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Potassium Supplementation for Blood Pressure Control

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Delaware
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up on day 10 of each diet
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests if adding potassium to a high-sodium diet can help lower blood pressure & protect blood vessel & nervous system health.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 18-45, from any racial or ethnic background, who are in good cardiovascular health. Participants should have a body mass index (BMI) less than 30 and blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining if taking potassium chloride supplements can help counteract the negative effects of a high-sodium diet on blood vessel function, blood pressure response, and the autonomic nervous system in healthy adults.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects of potassium chloride supplements may include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or feelings of tingling in hands or feet.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~on day 10 of each diet
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and on day 10 of each diet for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Blood pressure reactivity
Conduit artery endothelial dependent dilation
Superoxide levels

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Moderate potassium/low sodiumExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will consume a diet moderation in potassium and low in sodium.
Group II: Moderate potassium/high sodiumExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will consume a diet moderation in potassium and high in sodium.
Group III: High potassium/high sodiumExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will consume a diet moderation in potassium and high in sodium.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Placebo
1995
Completed Phase 3
~2670

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of DelawareLead Sponsor
154 Previous Clinical Trials
25,181 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Cardiovascular Risk
368 Patients Enrolled for Cardiovascular Risk

Media Library

Placebo Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05887622 — N/A
Cardiovascular Risk Research Study Groups: Moderate potassium/low sodium, Moderate potassium/high sodium, High potassium/high sodium
Cardiovascular Risk Clinical Trial 2023: Placebo Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05887622 — N/A
Placebo 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05887622 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is participation in this clinical study restricted to individuals over 35 years old?

"As stipulated by the inclusion criteria, only those aged between 18 and 45 may enroll in this study."

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Can I qualify to participate in this research venture?

"Eligible participants for this cardiovascular study must be aged between 18 and 45 years old and display existing risk factors. 30 patients will ultimately partake in the trial."

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What is the scope of the sample size for this clinical research?

"Affirmative, the clinical trial is still actively recruiting. As indicated by information on clinicaltrials.gov, this study was initiated 24th January 2022 and modified 30th May 2023 . At present, it seeks to recruit a total of thirty individuals from one centre."

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Are there currently vacancies for participation in this experiment?

"According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently recruiting patients and was initially listed on January 24th, 2022 with its latest update being May 30th 2023."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
The Potassium Supplementation Study
Shannon Lennon 2022. "The Potassium Supplementation Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05887622.
~7 spots leftby Jan 2025
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