The Effects of Pork vs. Chicken/Fish in a DASH Diet on Blood Pressure Regulation in Middle Aged and Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Hypertension, Dyslipidemias

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if the source of dietary protein (pork or chicken/fish) as a part of the DASH diet affects blood pressure control in adults with high blood pressure.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01696097

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

19

Starts

2012-04-01

Expected to finish

2014-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-08-17

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• male or female
• age 40-75
• BMI 25-40 kg/m2
• systolic blood pressure 120-160 mm Hg
• diastolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg
• non-diabetic, no acute illness
• not following vigorous exercise program
• urinary continence

You may not qualify if…

• age <40 or >75
• BMI <25 or >40 kg/m2
• systolic blood pressure <120 or >160 mm Hg
• diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg
• diabetic, acute illness
• following vigorous exercise program
• urinary incontinence
• current smoker

Where it is running

• Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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