meta_analysis
    2009
    High Quality

    Efficacy and safety of the natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: an updated meta-analysis

    Wang BS, Wang H, Wei ZH, Song YY, Zhang L, Chen HZ

    Published in Journal of Neural Transmission

    Methodology

    Updated meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials of huperzine A with MMSE and ADL as primary outcomes

    Key Findings

    Huperzine A improved MMSE by roughly 2.8 points and ADL scores versus placebo, with adverse events comparable to placebo.

    Conclusions

    Huperzine A appears to improve cognitive measures in Alzheimer's disease with acceptable tolerability.

    Limitations

    Trial quality limited; possible publication bias in the source literature.

    Supplements Studied

    Huperzine A
    Compound

    Huperzine A improved MMSE by roughly 2.8 points and ADL scores versus placebo.

    Outcomes Measured

    Huperzine A improved MMSE by roughly 2.8 points versus placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Sample Size:733
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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