Acute effect of sodium and potassium intake on brachial blood pressure, central blood pressure and blood vessel function.

• Conditions: hypertension; Cardiovascular - Hypertension

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000439943
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Tasmania

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

Age: 30 - 70 years
Brachial blood pressure: systolic <150 mmHg; diastolic <95 mmHg
No history of renal disease
No diabetes, liver disease or other heart conditions

Exclusion Criteria

Have gluten intolerance
Do not eat red meat
Have had recent changes in blood pressure medication
Are taking medications that may interact with potassium e.g. ACE-Inhibitors

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified