Status:
COMPLETED
Dietary Nitrate and Healthy Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Exeter
Conditions:
Blood Pressure
Cognitive Change
Eligibility:
All Genders
70-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the influence of dietary nitrate supplementation on cardiovascular health and physical and cognitive performance in older adults. Participants will receive both a nitrate conta...
Detailed Description
A recent exciting finding is that dietary nitrate supplementation (in the form of beetroot juice) appears to reduce the amount of oxygen needed to complete moderate intensity walking in healthy, young...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 70 - 80 years of age
- male or female
Exclusion
- involved in regular structured exercise
- receiving medication for:
- pulmonary conditions
- cardiovascular conditions
- metabolic conditions
- musculoskeletal conditions
- ulcerative colitis
- renal disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03473678
Start Date
February 12 2014
End Date
January 1 2018
Last Update
March 22 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX12LU