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Beta Glucan

Control wheat based cookies for High Blood Pressure

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Dylan Mackay, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1, 2, and 3 and day 26, 27, and 28 of each study period
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Study Summary

This trial looked at whether eating oats can help reduce blood pressure.

Eligible Conditions
  • High Blood Pressure

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1, 2, and 3 and day 26, 27, and 28 of each study period
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1, 2, and 3 and day 26, 27, and 28 of each study period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Mean systolic blood pressure
Secondary outcome measures
Body weight
Mean arterial blood pressure
Mean diastolic blood pressure
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Dietary fibre by 24 hour recall

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Study period 1: β-glucan Oat ; Study period 2: WheatExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
For the first period, the participant will receive food products made from oats containing a total of 4 grams per day HMW oat β-glucan. For the second period, the participant will receive food products made from wheat.
Group II: Study period 1: Wheat ; Study period 2: β-glucan OatExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
For the first period, the participant will receive food products made from wheat. For the second period, the participant will receive food products made from oats containing a total of 4 grams per day HMW oat β-glucan.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOTHER_GOV
33 Previous Clinical Trials
2,282 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ManitobaLead Sponsor
594 Previous Clinical Trials
199,419 Total Patients Enrolled
Dylan Mackay, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Manitoba
5 Previous Clinical Trials
234 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
Nevada
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~7 spots leftby Apr 2025