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Behavioural Intervention

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet for Heart Failure

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Research Sponsored by University of Georgia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up study visit 1-4

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Study Summary

This trial aims to see if the DASH diet can help older adults with heart failure. The study will involve adults aged 65 and older who will have 4 study visits and be in the study

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults aged 65 and over who have heart failure. They must be able to attend four study visits at Emory GCRC and discuss their diet six times during the 12-week study. The trial seeks a total of 38 participants from specific Emory healthcare locations.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet's impact on heart failure in seniors is being tested. Participants will follow this special diet strictly for one period of four weeks, either at the start or end of the study, with their health changes monitored closely.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include initial discomfort adjusting to new foods or eating patterns but are generally expected to be minimal.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ study visit 1-4

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~study visit 1-4

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and study visit 1-4 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

B-natriuretic peptide (BNP)

Secondary outcome measures

N-terminal-proBNP (NT-proBNP)

Systolic and Diastolic Pulmonary Artery Pressures

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Usual DietActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Emory UniversityOTHER

1,636 Previous Clinical Trials

2,560,535 Total Patients Enrolled

24 Trials studying Heart Failure

2,955 Patients Enrolled for Heart Failure

University of GeorgiaLead Sponsor

100 Previous Clinical Trials

34,620 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Heart Failure

36 Patients Enrolled for Heart Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which individuals meet the eligibility criteria for participation in this clinical trial?

"For inclusion in this clinical trial, patients must present with heart failure and be between 65 to 110 years old. A total of 38 individuals will be sought for participation."

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Is the clinical trial only open to individuals who are under the age of 65?

"Individuals above 65 years old and under the age of 110 are eligible for enrollment in this study."

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Is the enrollment for this study currently open?

"As per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, currently, this investigation is not in need of participants. Initially shared on 3/1/2024 and last modified on 2/28/2024, it's essential to note that at present there are 751 alternative trials actively seeking volunteers for participation."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effect of DASH on HF Outcomes Heart Failure Status in Older Adults (DASH HF)

Elisabeth Lilian Pia Sattler, Ph.D., B.S. Pharm 2024. "Effect of DASH on HF Outcomes Heart Failure Status in Older Adults (DASH HF)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06296862.