Investigating the Role of Ginger Tea ORAC Value in Hypertension Management

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Hypertension

• Registration Number: NCT06762834
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antihypertensive effects of ginger tea. By examining its impact on blood pressure levels, this research aims to determine whether ginger tea can be an effective, natural adjunct to conventional hypertension treatments.

Detailed Description

This investigation will provide insights into its potential role in reducing the burden of hypertension and improving cardiovascular health

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-10-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-17
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-06
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-08
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-08
• Study Completion: 2025-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 30-65 years
• Diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension
• Not currently taking antihypertensive medication
• Willing to provide informed consent and adhere to study protocols.

Exclusion Criteria

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Participants on antioxidant supplements or other herbal teas.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)	12 Months	Measure changes in SBP before and after the intervention with ginger tea over a defined period.
Total ORAC Value	12 Months	Measure the total Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value of ginger tea consumed by participants to evaluate its antioxidant capacity and potential correlation with blood pressure changes.
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)	12 months	Measure changes in DBP before and after the intervention with ginger tea over a defined period.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital, Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan