Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Alzheimer Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-90 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the herb sage in improving the mental function of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Study hypothesis: The administration of sage wil...
Detailed Description
The herb sage has been shown to enhance memory and mental function in healthy, young adults. However, studies assessing the herb's effectiveness in older adults with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease ar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's disease
- Partner, friend, child, spouse, or relative willing to accompany participants to all study visits, provide informed consent, monitor participants' pill-taking, and communicate changes in participants' health during the study
Exclusion
- Significant medical illness other than Alzheimer's disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
111 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00110552
Start Date
July 1 2005
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
October 29 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239