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Wholegrain diet and blood pressure study: the WISH study

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pre-hypertension
Circulatory System
Registration Number
ISRCTN17517647
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Aberdeen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria

1. Men and women
2. Aged 30-65 years
3. Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 35kg/m2
4. 135mmHg

Exclusion Criteria

1. 160 mm Hg 2. Individuals with CVD, diabetes or fasting blood glucose concentration > 7.0mmol/L, asthma, or thyroid conditions
3. Subjects with eating disorders, high habitual intake of wholegrain food (> 7 portions per weeks) or taking regular medication or supplements known to affect any dependant variable measured
4. Pregnant women
5. Individuals with bowel disorders (Crohn’s, IBS, coeliac)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood pressure is measured using blood pressure cuffs and 24hr ABPM at six weeks follow up.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<br> 1. Arterial stiffness (Aix) and central aortic pressure is measured using Sphygomocor at six weeks follow up<br> 2. Diastolic blood pressure is measured using blood pressure cuffs and 24hr ABPM at six weeks follow up<br> 3. Aldosterone and angiotensin concentration in plasma measured using blood tests at six weeks follow up<br> 4. Kidney function is determined using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on serum creatinine concentration at six weeks follow up<br>
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