Research Results
Major Clinical Trial Results
Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM):
The largest clinical trial to evaluate the effect of the dietary supplement, Ginkgo biloba, on the development of dementia and Alzheimer's. Published in JAMA 2008. More
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT):
A primary and ancillary study on glucosamine and/or chondroitin for the treatment of pain and structural damage associated with knee osteoarthritis. Published in NEJM 2006 and Arthritis Rheum 2008. More
Echinacea for the Prevention and Treatment of Colds in Adults
A two phase, randomized placebo-controlled trial that tested different preparations of Echinacea (E. angustifolia) for the prevention and treatment of common colds in adults. Published in NEJM 2005. More
Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This large, landmark study examined the ability of acupuncture to relieve pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Published in Ann Intern Med 2004. More
St. John's Wort and Depression
A randomized, double-blind trial that compared a standardized preparation of St. John's Wort (H. perforatum) with a placebo and sertraline, for the treatment of major depression. Published in JAMA 2002. More
Recent Trial Results Spolighted
Study Finds Creatine Does Not Enhance Strength-Building Effects of Resistance Training in HIV Patients
(Feb 2009)Translating CAM Research Results Into Clinical Practice…
(Apr 2009)Grape Seed Extract May Help Neurodegenerative Diseases
(Feb 2009)Acupuncture Shows Possible Effect for Tension Headaches
(Jan 2009)Electroacupuncture Relieves Cancer Pain in Laboratory Rats
(Jan 2009)Brain-Imaging Study Finds Different Mechanisms Underlying Pain Relief From Electroacupuncture and Placebo
(Dec 2008)NCCAM Researchers Investigate Effects of Cocoa in People With Hypertension
(Dec 2008)More Research Results
More Published Research
- Cochrane Collaboration Complementary Medicine Reviews
- NCCAM-funded studies in PubMed
- CAM on PubMed
- NCCAM Staff Bibliography
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) Database (Office of Dietary Supplements)
- Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research (Office of Dietary Supplements)