The Effect of Sodium Reduction on Blood Pressure and Physical Function in Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Hypertension, Physical Disability, Aging

In brief

This study will examine the effects of low sodium meal plan on seated blood pressure in older adults from a community-based, congregate senior living facility.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04074941

Run by

Hebrew SeniorLife

People needed

20

Starts

2019-08-30

Expected to finish

2019-11-04

Last updated by the study team

2021-05-11

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Resident at Jack Satter House in Revere
• Age >= 60 years
• Resting systolic blood pressure 100-149 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg
• Stable BP medications (no recent or intended changes)

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive Impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment test <18)
• Unstable blood pressure medications in the past 2 months
• Terminal or mental illness
• Severe allergies to common foods
• Unwillingness to comply with the diet
• Physical inability to do a timed up and go test
• Active kidney dialysis or history of kidney transplant

Where it is running

• Jack Satter House — Revere, Massachusetts, United States

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