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Dietary Supplement

Sodium and Fructose Diet for High Blood Pressure

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Led By Ronald K McMillan, M.S

Research Sponsored by University of Delaware

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

normal blood pressure

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 7 of diet intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of different levels of dietary salt and sugar on blood pressure and inflammation in young, healthy adults.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young, healthy adults with normal blood pressure. It's open to all genders and ethnic groups. The study aims to understand how different diets affect blood pressure and inflammation.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing three diets: one with recommended sodium levels and low fructose, another with high sodium but low fructose, and a third combining high sodium with high fructose to see their effects on blood pressure and inflammation.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial involves dietary changes rather than medication, potential side effects may include fluctuations in blood pressure or inflammatory responses depending on individual sensitivity to sodium and fructose intake.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My blood pressure is within the normal range.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 7 of diet intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 7 of diet intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 7 of diet intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

24-hour Blood Pressure

Inflammatory cytokines

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Arm 3. High sodium and high fructose dietExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

7 day consumption of high fructose drink (200g) and recommended sodium (2300 mg)from whole food while consuming high sodium pills from pills (3400 mg)

Group II: Arm 2. High sodium and low fructose dietExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

7 day consumption of low fructose drink (20g) and recommended sodium (2300 mg) from whole food while consuming high sodium from pills (3400 mg)

Group III: Arm 1. Recommended sodium and low fructose dietExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

7 day consumption of low fructose drink (20g) and recommended sodium (2300mg) from whole food while consuming placebo from pills

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of DelawareLead Sponsor

154 Previous Clinical Trials

25,171 Total Patients Enrolled

Ronald K McMillan, M.SPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Delaware

William B Farquhar, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Delaware

4 Previous Clinical Trials

251 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are recruitment opportunities currently available for this trial?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this experiment, which was originally published on April 1st 2021, is still searching for participants. 40 people are required to be enrolled from a single medical facilities."

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What is the cap on the number of participants in this research project?

"Affirmative. According to information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively recruiting from 1 site and needs 40 participants in total. The trial was initially posted on April 1st 2021 and the last update occurred on May 16th 2022."

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Is eligibility restricted to individuals over the age of 50 for this research endeavor?

"Patients between 18 and 45 are eligible to join this trial, while there exist 32 distinct studies for minors and 348 clinical trials specifically targeting elderly individuals."

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Who meets the criteria for participation in this experimental research study?

"This clinical trial is recruiting 40 participants who have inflammation and meet the additional criteria of being between 18-45 years old, male or female, from a minority group, and with normal blood pressure."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Impact of Sodium and Fructose on Blood Pressure and Inflammation

William Farquhar 2021. "The Impact of Sodium and Fructose on Blood Pressure and Inflammation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04994418.

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