The Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Blood Pressure in People With Pre-Hypertension
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Hypertension
In brief
In this research study, the investigators are interested in learning how extracts from grape seeds can help those individuals with high blood pressure. The investigators also hope to learn how grape seed extract effects your blood and cell functions. The grape seed extract the investigators will use in the study will be provided either in a beverage or a capsule form and is currently available on the market. This study is also using a placebo; therefore the treatment subjects receive may or may not contain the grape seed extract. The purpose of this study is to determine if the grape seed extract (GSE) will lower blood pressure in people with slightly high blood pressure (Pre-Hypertension).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00979732
- Run by
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
- People needed
- 33
- Starts
- 2009-11-15
- Expected to finish
- 2014-10-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-02-11
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- male and female
- pre-hypertensive
- systolic blood pressure (mmHg) 120 - 139 or
- diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) 80 -89
- no clinical evidence of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal or hepatic disease
You may not qualify if…
- pregnant and or lactating
- taking over the counter antioxidant supplements
- taking prescription medications that may interfere with study procedures or endpoints
- unusual dietary habits
- actively trying to lose or gain weight
- addicted to drugs and/or alcohol
- medically documented psychiatric or neurological disturbances
- smoker (past smoker may be allowed if cessation is > 2 years)
Where it is running
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States
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