The effects of alcohol consumption on blood pressure in wome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Blood pressure; Cardiovascular - Hypertension; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000134527
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Australia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Women 20-45 years of age, pre-menopausal and regularly drinking in the range of 140 to 210 g/wk ethanol (equivalent to approximately 14 and 21 standard drinks). BMI will be < 30 kg/m2 and subjects will be non-smokers. They will be otherwise healthy, free of clinical evidence of vascular disease on examination.

Exclusion Criteria

Past history of hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus or liver disease.
Past history of coronary disease, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral vascular disease.
Any regular medication, including aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or the oral contraceptive pill.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified