Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of a Beverage Rich in Fruit Extracts on Risk Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Disease
Lead Sponsor:
University of Glasgow
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a novel beverage rich in polyphenols (compounds present in fruit extracts) on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
Detailed Description
This study will assess the potential of a beverage containing plant and fruit extracts rich in polyphenolics to modulate vascular risk. Novel risk factors for vascular disease will be assessed includ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \>/= 55 years
- BMI \> 25
Exclusion
- Present smoker or smoked within the last 2 years
- HBA1C \> 6.0%
- eGFR\<60
- LFT \>/= 3 times upper limit of normal
- Hypertension: systolic blood pressure \> 160mmHg; diastolic blood pressure \> 90mmHg, or on medication for hypertension.
- Chronic disease, likely to be clinically relevant (eg:
- cardiorespiratory, rheumatological, cerebrovascular or neoplastic disease)
- Vitamin supplements within the previous 14 days
- Medications which, in the opinion of the investigators, are known to influence vascular function (eg corticosteroids).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00795834
Start Date
June 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
November 21 2008
Active Locations (1)
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British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
Glasgow, United Kingdom, G12 8TA