This study is to investigate the effects of guar gum on postprandial blood pressure in older people.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diseases of the circulatory system

• Registration Number: KCT0001242
• Lead Sponsor: Pusan National University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 11 March 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

In this study, included were individuals who (a) could communicate without cognitive impairment, understand the aims of this study, and consent in writing, (b) could eat alone and maintain the sitting position for 2 hours after meal, (c) had no medical history hospitalized with acute disease within recent 1 month, (d) did not take medications that affect the digestive function (especially, such as gastrointestinal stimulants), and (e) had systolic blood pressure reduction of more than 20mmHg within 2 hours after meal in screening test.

Exclusion Criteria

In this study, included were individuals who (a) could not communicate with cognitive impairment, (b) could not eat alone and maintain the sitting position for 2 hours after meal, (c) had medical history hospitalized with acute disease within recent 1 month, (d) took medications that affect the digestive function (especially, such as gastrointestinal stimulants)), and (e) had not systolic blood pressure reduction of more than 20mmHg within 2 hours after meal in screening test.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
systolic blood pressure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
diastolic blood pressure