Can a ginkgo pill soothe both chest pain and depression?
NCT ID NCT04529148
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether adding ginkgo biloba dropping pills to standard heart treatment can reduce chest pain episodes and improve quality of life in people with stable angina and depression. About 74 adults aged 18 to 75 with coronary heart disease and depressive symptoms will receive either ginkgo biloba or a placebo, alongside their usual care. Researchers will track angina frequency and scores on heart-related quality-of-life questionnaires to see if the herbal supplement offers extra benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ginkgo biloba dropping pills
- What this could lead to
- If effective, ginkgo biloba could become a complementary treatment to standard care for people with stable angina and depression, potentially improving their quality of life and reducing chest pain episodes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Ginkgo biloba can interact with blood thinners and other medications, and its benefit over standard care alone is unproven.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foshan Chancheng Central Hospital
Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Shenzhen Luohu District People's Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Chinese Medicine
Guiyang, Guizhou, China