Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Kiwi on Blood Pressure, Endothelial Function, Antioxidant Capacity and Gene Expression
Lead Sponsor:
Oslo University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Oslo
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-69 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the intake of kiwi fruits will reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to intake of apples. The investigators hypothesize that the incre...
Detailed Description
An interesting finding in the Oslo Antioxidant Study was that intake of 3 kiwi fruits reduced blood pressure in a clinical significant manner compared to controls. The mechanism for the blood pressure...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Systolic blood pressure 130-159 mmHg
- Diastolic blood pressure 85-99 mmHg
- Body mass index \<35 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg or \<129 mmHg
- Diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg or \<84 mmHg
- Current use or need for blood pressure lowering medication
- Symptomatic cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, pregnancy or lactation, history of obesity surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
118 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00948363
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
June 29 2017
Active Locations (2)
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1
Department of Preventive Cardiology
Oslo, Norway, 0407
2
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, 0407