Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2014-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

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 will improve cognitive function in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

• Phase: Phase 1
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
• Collaborator: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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 Criteria:

• Significant medical illness other than Alzheimer's disease