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This research project will determine the safety and tolerability of ginseng in subjects with MS and will gather preliminary data on the efficacy of ginseng vs placebo for the treatment of MS fatigue.


Clinical Trial Description

Fatigue is a major cause of disability in MS and is associated with a reduced quality of life. Treatment options for MS fatigue include central nervous system stimulants and amantadine. These medications are of limited efficacy, are often poorly tolerated, and can be expensive. Ginseng may represent a novel approach to treating MS fatigue. Ginseng has been tested in clinical trials for its ability to improve mental alertness and fatigue. However, there have been no published clinical trials addressing the effects of ginseng in subjects with MS, even though many people with MS use ginseng and report deriving benefit from it.

This double-blinded, placebo controlled crossover pilot study will determine the safety and tolerability of ginseng in subjects with MS and will gather preliminary data on the efficacy of ginseng vs. placebo for the treatment of MS fatigue. Additionally, the project will collect information on the impact of ginseng on cognition, stress, actigraphy, salivary cortisol, differential cytokine response, and quality of life. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT00754832
Study type Interventional
Source Oregon Health and Science University
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date September 2005
Completion date March 2011

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