Status:
RECRUITING
Mechanisms Underlying the Protective Vascular Effects of Dietary Potassium in Humans
Lead Sponsor:
University of Delaware
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Americans continue to consume high amounts of sodium. Potassium is notable for its blood pressure lowering effects but less is known regarding its effect on the vasculature. This investigation seeks t...
Detailed Description
Significant public health efforts have been made towards salt reduction but most have met with failure. Dietary factors such high sodium/low potassium diets contribute to the development of cardiovasc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy
- normal blood pressure
- normal resting ECG
Exclusion
- hypertension
- history of heart disease
- diabetes
- kidney disease
- obese (BMI ≥30)
- significant weight changes in the last 6 months
- use of tobacco products
- pregnant
- on a special diet (gluten free; vegan)
- take any medications for the above conditions
- endurance trained athletes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 16 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04101188
Start Date
January 16 2020
End Date
July 31 2025
Last Update
April 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, United States, 19716