The effect of a high-salt meal on cortisol production in young adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Salt intake; Cortisol production; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000490673
• Lead Sponsor: Deakin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-09-26
• Study Start: 2023-05-12
• Last Update Posted: 22 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

Eligible participants were male or female (18-50 years of age) and not taking medication for blood pressure or diabetes.

Exclusion Criteria

Recruits were excluded if they reported any diagnosis with Cushing’s syndrome, any stress or anxiety disorder, depression, any diseases of the adrenal gland, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke or cancer or use of medication known to affect cortisol levels. Pregnant or breast-feeding females were excluded, as were participants who recorded resting blood pressure greater than 160/90 mmHg or body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified