Hypertension Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People between 40 and 60 years of age
• People with a body mass index (a measure of body weight relative to height) below 30
• People with a systolic blood pressure (the top number) between 120 and 140, and a diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) below 90, measured at the screening visit
• People whose fasting blood sugar level falls between 100–125 mg/dL, or whose HbA1c (a measure of average blood sugar over time) is between 5.7% and 6.4%
• People who are not currently taking medications that could affect blood pressure or blood sugar levels
• People who are able to give informed consent to participate
• People who are able to follow the study procedures, including dietary restrictions, eating the study foods, keeping a food diary, completing questionnaires, providing samples, and attending study visits
• People who are able to maintain their usual level of physical activity throughout the study
• People who are able to avoid alcohol and intense physical activity for 24 hours before and during each study visit

Who may not be able to join:

• People with a known or suspected intolerance, allergy, or sensitivity to any of the study foods or interventions
• People who have diabetes, or who have a documented liver, kidney, heart, digestive, metabolic, or respiratory condition
• People with a physical or mental health condition, or who have had major surgery, that might affect their ability to complete the study or that a doctor believes could affect the study results
• Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
• Women who are currently breastfeeding
• People taking medications or dietary supplements that may affect the study results, including anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• People who have experienced a major injury or had surgery within the past 2 months (or longer, depending on the situation, as determined by the study investigator)
• People who have taken antibiotics within the past 2 months
• People who have had a colonoscopy within the past 3 months
• People with a history of an eating disorder (such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating) that has been diagnosed by a health professional
• People with a history of alcohol or drug misuse within the past 2 years
• People who drink more than 4 cups of coffee or tea per day
• People who have donated blood within the past 3 months
• People who exercise excessively on a regular basis, or who are competitive athletes
• People whose weight has changed by more than 5 kg (11 lbs) in either direction over the past 2 months
• Women who are taking a hormonal contraceptive at an unstable dose or brand, or who have been on a stable dose and brand for less than 6 months
• People who work overnight or non-standard hours (such as night shifts)
• People who follow a vegan diet or any other highly restrictive eating pattern

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.