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Discussion on the Effectiveness of Tea on Blood Pressure, Body Composition and Vision Problems in College Students
Led by Hungkuang University · Updated on 2024-08-26
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of drinking hibiscus tea on blood pressure, body composition, and near vision problems in college students aged 15 to 22 years. This study aims to explore whether hibiscus tea, rich in anthocyanins, can help control or reduce these health issues compared to drinking boiled water. The research involves 100 subjects divided into two groups to assess the impact on myopia, visual fatigue, blood pressure, body composition, and body fat. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a hibiscus tea group or a boiled water group, with each group drinking their assigned beverage for 10 weeks. Measurements of visual fatigue, blood pressure, and body composition will be taken at the start of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking. Visual acuity will be examined at the start and tenth week after stopping drinking. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including visual fatigue scales, blood pressure monitoring, and detailed body composition analysis covering weight, muscle mass and quality, physique ratings, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, total body water percentage, bone mass, BMI, metabolic age, and body fat percentage. These measurements will help researchers understand the potential effects of hibiscus tea on vision and body health. The study will conclude after 10 weeks of treatment and follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Discussion on the Effectiveness of Tea on Blood Pressure, Body Composition and Vision Problems in College Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- College students aged 15 to 22 years old
You will not qualify if you...
- Hemodialysis patients who need to limit their water intake
- History of gastric ulcers
- Allergy to anthocyanins
- Long-term consumption of beverages, foods, or health products high in anthocyanins such as cranberries, blueberries, cherries, or grapes
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants drink hibiscus tea or boiled water for 10 weeks while their visual fatigue, blood pressure, and body composition are monitored.
4 visits (weeks 0, 2, 6, and 10)
Duration - 10 weeks after treatment
Participants undergo visual acuity examinations at the start and 10 weeks after stopping drinking to assess effects on myopia.
2 visits (week 0 and 10 after treatment)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Kang Ning
Taipei, Taiwan, 114
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Research Team
C
Ciao-Lin Ho, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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