A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of the effect of functional beverages on blood pressure, body weight and body fat in overweight and obese adults.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Blood pressure (including hypertension)Overweight and ObesityInflammationHypercholesterolaemiaDiet and Nutrition - Obesity
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12610000209099
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Olivia Wright
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 272
Inclusion Criteria
Body Mass Index of 25-35kg/m^2
Stable blood pressure in the normal (=110/70mmHg),high-normal” (120-139/80-90mmHg) or mildly hypertensive” (140-159/90-99mmHg) and must be on medication if the blood pressure is 140/90 159/99 mmHg.
Must be otherwise healthy.
Participants must be capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
Participants already consuming functional beverage products (except if participants conduct four week wash-out period).
Participants will be required to withdraw from the trial and seek further medical advice if there is substantial elevation in blood pressure (ie >159/99) at any time, or any sudden drop in blood pressure (<100/60).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method