Effect of cocoa nibs intake on cardiometabolic indices and functional constipation in older Ghanaian adults living with hypertensio

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Circulatory System; Digestive System; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: PACTR202308889689994
• Lead Sponsor: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-08-03
• Last Update Posted: 4 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male or Female aged 50 years and above
2. Individuals living with hypertension and taking medications

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals on other medications that contribute to constipation
2. Individuals living with diabetes
3. Individuals with loss of teeth or chewing problems
4. Individuals with comorbidities
5. Pregnant women
6. Lactating mothers
7. Individuals with kidney diseases
8. Individuals with normal Blood Pressure

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglecyrides;Changes in bowel movement