DASH Diet for Heart Failure
(DASH-HF Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to refine the classification of the effectiveness of the DASH diet for outpatient heart failure (HF) management, using behavioral, clinical, and laboratory correlative science approaches.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications, but it requires that your heart failure treatment is stable for at least 30 days before joining.
Is the DASH diet generally safe for humans?
How is the DASH diet treatment different from other treatments for heart failure?
The DASH diet is unique because it focuses on a balanced eating plan that reduces blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, which may help manage heart failure. Unlike other treatments that often emphasize dietary restrictions, the DASH diet aims to meet nutritional needs and improve overall heart health.12567
What data supports the effectiveness of the DASH diet treatment for heart failure?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Francene Steinberg, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, Davis
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for heart failure patients who have been on a stable, optimized medical regimen for at least 30 days. It's not suitable for individuals with a BMI under 18.5, those experiencing severe weight loss due to illness (cardiac cachexia), end-stage kidney disease or dialysis, ongoing inflammation, uncontrolled heart rhythm problems or ischemia, or those who've had a heart transplant or have an implanted heart pump.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy counseling focusing on DASH diet implementation and adherence for heart failure management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments of dietary intake, blood pressure, and heart failure symptoms
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- DASH diet
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Davis
Lead Sponsor
American College of Cardiology
Collaborator