Hypertension Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the 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 whose resting blood pressure readings fall within a specific range: systolic (top number) between 120 and below 160, and diastolic (bottom number) below 110
• People who currently live in Florida, Georgia, or Tennessee
• People who are able to receive home-delivered groceries or collect them from a nearby location, and who are willing to eat only the provided groceries for 4 weeks
• People who have access to a fridge, cooking appliances, and internet or mobile data service at home
• People who have access to a mobile phone or computer and are able to join video calls and send and receive text messages
• People who are willing and able to complete the required measurements throughout the study
• People who are able to give their own consent to participate in the study
• People who have access to a primary care doctor, urgent care centre, or emergency room that the study team can refer them to if needed during the study

Who may not be able to join:

• People whose blood test shows potassium levels that are too high (at or above 5.0 mmol/L) or too low (below 3.5 mmol/L)
• People whose kidney function test result (eGFR) is below 30, indicating significantly reduced kidney function
• People whose blood sugar (HbA1c) test result is at or above 6.5%, which is the threshold used to diagnose diabetes
• People whose doses of certain medications have changed in the 6 months before the study, or are planned to change during the study — this includes weight-management injections (such as GLP-1 or dual GLP-1/GIP medicines), blood pressure medications, SGLT2 inhibitors (a type of diabetes medicine), or other blood sugar-lowering medications
• People who regularly take potassium supplements (unless it is only the small amount found in a standard multivitamin)
• People who take warfarin (also known as Coumadin), a blood-thinning medication
• People who take oral steroid medications on an ongoing basis (occasional use may be acceptable — confirm with trial site)
• People who take non-GLP-1 weight loss medications
• People who take sulfonylurea medications or any form of insulin for blood sugar management
• People taking any other medication that the investigators determine is not compatible with participation
• People whose blood pressure reading at screening is below 120 or at or above 160 (systolic), or at or above 110 (diastolic)
• People whose upper arm measurement is greater than 52 cm, or exceeds the upper limit of the blood pressure device used in the study
• People who report losing or gaining 15 or more pounds in the 2 months before joining
• People who have had a recent serious heart or blood vessel event in the past 6 months, such as a heart attack, stroke, heart bypass surgery, coronary procedure, or a hospital admission for heart failure
• People who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last 2 years (some early-stage or skin cancers not requiring systemic treatment may be acceptable — confirm with trial site)
• People who have had stomach or bowel surgery, or have a digestive condition that affects how the body absorbs food, or that requires a special diet that would conflict with the study's required eating plan
• People who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
• People who have visited an emergency department in the last 6 months due to asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• People who have been hospitalised due to dangerously low blood sugar in the last 12 months
• People with any other serious health condition that the investigators determine is not compatible with participation
• People with significant food allergies, strong food dislikes, intolerances, or dietary needs that would make it difficult to follow the study's required diet
• People who drink more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week, or more than 6 drinks on a single occasion on one or more days per week
• People with an active substance use disorder that would interfere with taking part in the study
• People experiencing extreme food insecurity
• People who are currently in a weight loss program or planning to join one during the study
• People who are currently participating in another clinical trial that could interfere with this study
• People who expect to move out of Florida, Georgia, or Tennessee before the study ends
• Households where more than 6 adults regularly eat dinner together (with children counted as half an adult each)
• People whom the investigators determine are not suitable for participation for any other reason

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