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Dietary Counseling + Potassium Supplement for High Blood Pressure
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether dietary changes or potassium supplements are more effective in increasing potassium intake and lowering blood pressure.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2011 Phase 4 trial • 83 Patients • NCT00357331Trial Design
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- I am highly sensitive to potassium due to a genetic condition.Your body's acid level is too high (pH<7.11).I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.I have been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.I do not need medication for my blood pressure in the next 3 months.Your body is not producing enough potassium in your urine.I have been diagnosed with primary hyperaldosteronism.I have severe heart disease or my heart's pumping ability is very low.Your body has too much bicarbonate in the blood.I have severe liver disease.My kidney function is reduced.You are severely lacking fluids in your body.My diabetes is not under control (HbA1C >12%).I have a stomach or intestine disorder like ulcers or swallowing problems.I am on a stable dose of my heart or blood pressure medication.I am 18 or older and, if I can have children, I use effective birth control.I have extensive tissue damage from burns.I am currently taking potassium supplements for a condition like kidney stones.Your blood potassium level is too low (below 3.3) or too high (above 5.1).
- Group 1: Potassium Citrate Supplement
- Group 2: Dietary Counselling
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there other examples of research where Dietary Counselling has been used?
"There are currently 8 clinical trials underway that are researching the efficacy of dietary counselling. 1 of those trials is in Phase 3. Although many of the studies for dietary counselling are based in Shanghai, there are a total of 14 locations across the globe that are conducting these trials."
What do most people use Dietary Counselling for?
"Many patients with kidney stones find relief through Dietary Counselling. This same treatment can also ameliorate symptoms for those struggling with renal tubular acidosis, laxative, and dyschezia."
What are the risks associated with Dietary Counselling?
"There is existing clinical data that suggests dietary counselling is effective and safe, so it received a score of 3."
How many people are being given the chance to participate in this clinical trial?
"Indeed, the clinicaltrials.gov website reveals that this study is still looking for patients. First posted on December 1st, 2019 and last updated October 31st, 2022, the trial requires 120 participants from 2 different sites."
Are people still able to join this clinical trial?
"From what is detailed on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively recruiting patients. The listing was first put up on December 1st 2019 and has been edited as recently as October 31st 2022."
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