Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil or Pumpkin Seeds on Blood Pressure and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women
Lead Sponsor:
Texas Woman's University
Conditions:
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized control trial is to compare the effect of pumpkin seed oil 2g/day with pumpkin seeds given as a dose of 1½ teaspoons/ 4.1 grams a day to provide 2g of lipid (equivalent ...
Detailed Description
At the onset of menopause CVD rates increase in women. A beneficial effect of pumpkin seed oil on blood pressure has been observed in postmenopausal women. More than 1 in 3 female adults have some for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Non-hypertensive with blood pressure less than140/90 mmHg
- Post menopausal women or had a bilateral oophorectomy
Exclusion
- Hypotensive women with BP \<90/60
- Taking medications to manage blood pressure and blood lipids
- Taking estrogen supplements or on hormone replacement therapy
- Taking pumpkin seed oil supplements
- Consuming pumpkin seeds more than ¼ cup a month
- Diagnosed with depression and taking antidepressants
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 10 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02727036
Start Date
August 1 2015
End Date
November 10 2017
Last Update
May 3 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Texas Woman's University
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030