Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Sodium Reduction on Blood Pressure and Physical Function in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Hebrew SeniorLife
Collaborating Sponsors:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Conditions:
Hypertension
Physical Disability
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine the effects of low sodium meal plan on seated blood pressure in older adults from a community-based, congregate senior living facility.
Detailed Description
Hypertension in older adults is a known contributor to both cardiovascular disease and falls. The Centers of Disease Control advocates for low sodium, senior meal plans as a strategy to lower blood pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Resident at Jack Satter House in Revere
- Age \>= 60 years
- Resting systolic blood pressure 100-149 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure \<100 mm Hg
- Stable BP medications (no recent or intended changes)
Exclusion
- Cognitive Impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment test \<18)
- Unstable blood pressure medications in the past 2 months
- Terminal or mental illness
- Severe allergies to common foods
- Unwillingness to comply with the diet
- Physical inability to do a timed up and go test
- Active kidney dialysis or history of kidney transplant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 30 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 4 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04074941
Start Date
August 30 2019
End Date
November 4 2019
Last Update
May 11 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Jack Satter House
Revere, Massachusetts, United States, 02151