The acceptability and effectiveness of chocolate or tomato extract in reducing blood pressure in people with pre-hypertension: a pilot study.

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Pre-hypertension; Cardiovascular - Hypertension; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000047291
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Oliver Frank

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Blood pressure 120-139/80-89 mm Hg

Exclusion Criteria

Currently on treatment for hypertension;
Diabetic or glucose intolerant;
Allergic to or intolerant of tomato or cocoa

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Acceptability of each treatment using questionnaires[at 8 and 20 weeks];Reduction in blood pressure[at 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
physical activity by questionnaire[0,8,20 weeks];general health, mood, energy by questionnaire[0,8,20 weeks]