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Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Heart Health in Adults With High Blood Pressure
Led by Georgia State University · Updated on 2026-03-27
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
119 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of wild blueberries on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in non-Hispanic Black and White adults with elevated blood pressure.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Heart Health in Adults With High Blood Pressure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals 45-65 years of age
- Diagnosis of elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension (systolic 120-139 mmHg and/or diastolic 80-89 mmHg) for at least 6 months
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m2
- Ability to give consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergies to berries
- Use of one hypertensive drug for less than three months
- Use of more than one anti-hypertensive or statin drug, insulin, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory drugs
- Active cancer
- Gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, thyroid, or neurological disorders
- Severe head injury
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption of more than 2 drinks per day
- Consuming antioxidant, probiotic, or prebiotic supplements
- Pregnant or lactating
- Participating in a weight loss program
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
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Research Team
R
Rafaela G Feresin, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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