Effect of Pumpkin Seeds on the Dietary Fatty Acid Intake and Blood Pressure in Women

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Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Disease, Blood Pressure

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if the inclusion of 1.5 ounces of pumpkin seeds per day in the diet of women will alter dietary fatty acid intake or blood pressure.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01928966

Run by

Texas Woman's University

People needed

0

Starts

2013-08-01

Expected to finish

2014-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• Over the age of 18
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to keep a three-day diet diary
• Willing and able to consume pumpkin seeds

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Allergic to pumpkin seeds
• High blood pressure
• Regularly consuming pumpkin seeds (more than 4 times per month)
• Taking blood pressure medication
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Gastrointestinal disease
• History of bariatric surgery
• History of a major cardiovascular event
• Heart disease
• Currently undergoing cancer treatment (except nonmelanoma cancer)
• Following a weight control diet
• Following a disease specific diet
• Following a vegan diet
• Have a diagnosed eating disorder

Where it is running

• Texas Woman's University — Houston, Texas, United States

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