About this trial
This exploratory pilot study aims to evaluate the cognitive improvement effects of combination therapy with cilostazol (200 mg) and ginkgo biloba extract (160 mg) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Both agents have demonstrated potential cognitive benefits through mechanisms such as enhanced cerebral blood flow, anti-inflammatory activity, and neuroprotection. Given the increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes, and the need for preventive strategies, this study will investigate whether the combination therapy can prevent or mitigate cognitive deterioration. Findings from this study may provide foundational data for the future development of therapeutic interventions targeting cognitive impairment in patients with diabetes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adults aged 60 years or older
Patients with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 24 and 28 within the past 3 months
Disqualifiers
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, or diabetic coma or precoma
Patients with poorly controlled blood glucose (HbA1c > 10.0%)
Patients with an MMSE score below 24
Patients diagnosed with dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cilostazol / Ginko Leaf Dried Ext.
- Placebo
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Lead sponsor
SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Collaborator