Trial reportWorld journal of gastroenterology2011
Effect of ginger on gastric motility and symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
Trial report in World journal of gastroenterology, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 52 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Ginger in the Prevention of Abdominal Distention in Post Cesarean Section Patient
Evaluation of the Impact of the HLNatural, Inc. Upset Stomach Relief Product on the Reduction of Symptoms in Adults Who Suffer From Mild to Moderate Indigestion and Heartburn
Who cites it
52 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 159 citations in OpenAlex.
- Nutrition Interventions in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Symptoms during Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Pooled it
- Non-Chinese herbal medicines for functional dyspepsia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Effects and mechanisms of acupuncture and electroacupuncture for functional dyspepsia: A systematic review.World journal of gastroenterology · 2020Pooled it
- Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Flavonoid Tablets in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Clinical Trial.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2026Trial
- The effects of ginger supplementation on common gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Trial
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the efficacy of ginger in the prevention of abdominal distention in post cesarean section patients.Scientific reports · 2018Trial
- A poly-herbal blend (Herbagut®) on adults presenting with gastrointestinal complaints: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018Trial
- Gongronema latifolium delays gastric emptying of semi-solid meals in diabetic dogs.African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM · 2013Trial
- IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Association Between Dyspeptic Symptoms and Eating Habits in the Colombian Population.Nutrients · 2026Article
- S1 Guideline of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (DGNM) on Functional Dyspepsia (FD), a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) [English Language Edition].Gastroenterology research and practice · 2026Review
- Farnesol, the farnesol pathway, and the immune-gut-brain axis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Medicinal Plants for a Healthy Gut Microbiome: Scientific Insights into Modern Herbal Applications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Insights Into Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis - Western Versus Asian Perspectives.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2025Review
- [Functional Dyspepsia].The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2025Review
- Evaluation of Adverse Effects and Tolerability of Dietary Ginger Supplementation in Patients With Functional Dyspepsia.Current therapeutic research, clinical and experimental · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of ginger supplementation in alleviating hyperemesis gravidarum: a systematic review and meta-analysis.American journal of translational research · 2025Review
- Nutraceuticals and biotics in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2024Review
- Phytonutrients in the promotion of healthspan: a new perspective.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Review
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Authors and funding
9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the effects of ginger on gastric motility and emptying, abdominal symptoms, and hormones that influence motility in dyspepsia.
methodsEleven patients with functional dyspepsia were studied twice in a randomized double-blind manner. After an 8-h fast, the patients ingested three capsules that contained ginger (total 1.2 g) or placebo, followed after 1 h by 500 mL low-nutrient soup. Antral area, fundus area and diameter, and the frequency of antral contractions were measured using ultrasound at frequent intervals, and the gastric half-emptying time was calculated from the change in antral area. Gastrointestinal sensations and appetite were scored using visual analog questionnaires, and blood was taken for measurement of plasma glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), motilin and ghrelin concentrations, at intervals throughout the study.
resultsGastric emptying was more rapid after ginger than placebo [median (range) half-emptying time 12.3 (8.5-17.0) min after ginger, 16.1 (8.3-22.6) min after placebo, P≤0.05]. There was a trend for more antral contractions (P=0.06), but fundus dimensions and gastrointestinal symptoms did not differ, nor did serum concentrations of GLP-1, motilin and ghrelin.
conclusionGinger stimulated gastric emptying and antral contractions in patients with functional dyspepsia, but had no impact on gastrointestinal symptoms or gut peptides.
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