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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up this measurement will take approximately 15 minutes and will be obtained from the date of enrollment until the date of completion of the study up to 10 days after enrollment.
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Study Summary
This trial looks at how sodium intake affects blood pressure and vascular health differently in men and women. #GenderDifferences #SodiumIntake #VascularHealth
Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American/Black adults who have not been pregnant or given birth in the last 60 days, haven't taken blood pressure or statin meds recently, and don't have infections, adrenal/endocrine tumors, severe kidney disease, heart issues, insulin dependence, or cancer treatments ongoing. Transgender individuals are excluded due to the study's focus on biological sex.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how different levels of sodium intake affect blood pressure and vascular function in African American/Black men and women. Participants will be asked to follow diets with either low-sodium or high-sodium content to see if there are differences based on their sex.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While this trial involves dietary changes rather than medication, potential side effects may include fluctuations in blood pressure and related symptoms such as dizziness or headaches from varying sodium levels.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ this measurement will take approximately 24 hours and will be obtained from the date of enrollment until the date of completion of the study up to 10 days after enrollment.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~this measurement will take approximately 24 hours and will be obtained from the date of enrollment until the date of completion of the study up to 10 days after enrollment.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Ambulatory blood pressure
Endothelial function
Secondary outcome measures
Renal sodium excretion
Other outcome measures
Hematocrit
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Low- and high-sodium intakeExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will consume two different quantities of sodium per day for 3 days each.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Texas State UniversityLead Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
1,408 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You had an infection (like a virus) within the last 4 weeks.You have been diagnosed with heart disease.You have irregular heartbeats.You have had chest pain or difficulty breathing recently.The study is looking at biological sex, so individuals who identify as transgender cannot participate.You are of African American or Black descent.Are you a male or female?You have had a heart attack in the past.You have a heart condition that may affect your ability to participate in the trial.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Low- and high-sodium intake
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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