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HypertensionNCT06683430

High Potassium Diet with Spices and Herbs As Salt Substitute for Lowering Blood Pressure in Older Adults: Study Protocol

A study testing High Potassium, Low Sodium Diet and Standard Diet in people with Hypertension and Older Adults Institutionalized in Residential Homes, run by Universitas Airlangga at 1 site in Angola.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the High Potassium Diet Rich in Spices and Herbs-Salt Substitution (HPSH-SS) for reducing blood pressure in older adults. The study has two phases: the first focuses on developing a high-potassium, low-sodium diet, while the second involves a 14-day randomized controlled trial. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
High Potassium, Low Sodium Diet and Standard Diet
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
62 participants
Where
1 siteAngola
Study dates
11 May 2022to 9 Feb 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • older adults aged ≥60 years residing in the nursing
  • active and not bedridden
  • without infectious disease, taste disorders, or dementia
  • have blood pressure measurements indicating a systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥85 mmHg

Who cannot join

  • individuals with impaired kidney function (creatinine serum levels >1.2 mmol/L)
  • uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (fasting blood sugar >126 mg/dL)
  • obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2 )
  • active smokers
  • have memory impairment and depressive conditions
  • participants declining continued participation, requiring intensive hospital care, or experiencing persistent vomiting and diarrhea were excluded from the intervention.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Angola1 site
  • government institutional setting in Surabaya, Indonesia, namely Griya Wreda Surabaya nursing home.

    Surabaya, Jawa Timur, 60232

About this study

Official title: High Potassium Diet Rich in Spices and Herbs-Salt Substitution (HPSH-SS) for Blood Pressure Reduction in Older Adults: Protocol for Diet Concept and Randomized Controlled Trial

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the High Potassium Diet Rich in Spices and Herbs-Salt Substitution (HPSH-SS) for reducing blood pressure in older adults. The study has two phases: the first focuses on developing a high-potassium, low-sodium diet, while the second involves a 14-day randomized controlled trial. Participants are divided into two groups: the intervention group (IG) receives an 1800 kcal daily diet with 3500 mg potassium and 1500 mg sodium, while the control group (CG) receives a diet with 1500 mg potassium and 2000 mg sodium. Key outcomes include changes in blood pressure, serum potassium, aldosterone, nitric oxide, and oxidative stress markers. The results could provide new dietary strategies for managing blood pressure in the elderly.

Being tested
High Potassium, Low Sodium Diet, Standard Diet
Keywords
sodium, potassium, spices and herbs, blood pressure, hypertension, elderly, protocol study, gerontology, dietary, anti-hypertensive, oxidative stress
Medical subject headings
Hypertension

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • High Potassium, Low Sodium DietDietary supplement

    Daily intake of 3500 mg K and 1500 mg Na for 14 days.

  • Standard DietDietary supplement

    Daily intake of 1700 mg K and 2000 mg Na for 14 days.

Study groups in NCT06683430
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention Group High Potassium, Low Sodium DietActive comparatorParticipants received a diet enriched with potassium (3500 mg K) and reduced sodium (1500 mg Na) for 14 days.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: High Potassium, Low Sodium Diet
Control Group Standard Diet (Low Potassium)Placebo comparatorParticipants received a standard diet with low potassium (1700 mg K) and high sodium (2000 mg Na) daily for 14 days.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Standard Diet

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Blood Pressure (mmHg)

    Measurement of the change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure from baseline to Day 8 and Day 15 to evaluate the effect of the high-potassium, low-sodium diet intervention.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 8, and Day 15

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Change in Urinary Potassium Levels (mmol)

    All participants were provided with written and verbal instructions on the correct procedure for 24-hour urine collection to measure Na and K levels. Nurses were also instructed to assist participants with this process. Participants were asked to ensure accurate 24-hour urine collection and report any missing or uncollected urine. The urine samples were then transported by researchers to an internationally certified ISO 9001 labor laboratory for analysis of Na and K levels using the ion-selective electrode (ISE) method, which specifically responds to anions and cations. Urinary K levels were categorized as low (< 25 mmol), normal (25-125 mmol), and high (> 125 mmol).

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  2. Change in Urinary Sodium Levels (mmol)

    All participants were provided with written and verbal instructions on the correct procedure for 24-hour urine collection to measure Na and K levels. Nurses were also instructed to assist participants with this process. Participants were asked to ensure accurate 24-hour urine collection and report any missing or uncollected urine. The urine samples were then transported by researchers to an internationally certified ISO 9001 labor laboratory for analysis of Na and K levels using the ion-selective electrode (ISE) method, which specifically responds to anions and cations. Urinary Na levels were categorized as low (< 100 mmol), normal (100-260 mmol), and high (> 260 mmol).

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  3. Change in Serum Potassium Levels (mmol/L)

    Evaluation of changes in serum potassium levels as a response to dietary intake adjustments in the intervention group versus the control group. Serum potassium levels were determined through plasma blood testing using the ion-selective electrode (ISE) method. The samples were then transported by researchers to an internationally certified ISO 9001 laboratory. Plasma potassium levels were classified as follows: hypokalemia (< 3.5 mmol/L), normal (3.5-5 mmol/L), and hyperkalemia (> 5 mmol/L)

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  4. Change in Plasma Nitric Oxide Levels (µmol/L)

    Measurement of plasma nitric oxide to assess vascular response to the dietary intervention.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  5. Change in Plasma F2-Isoprostane Levels (pmol/L)

    Analysis of changes in plasma F2-isoprostane as an oxidative stress marker to monitor the potential antioxidative effects of the dietary intervention.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  6. Change in Plasma Aldosterone Levels (pmol/L)

    Measurement of plasma aldosterone levels to assess any physiological changes associated with potassium and sodium intake adjustments.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

  7. Change in Urinary Na/K Levels (mmol/L)

    The concentrations of sodium and potassium in urine were measured and expressed in millimoles per liter (mmol/L). The Na/K ratio in urine was calculated by dividing the sodium concentration by the potassium concentration. This ratio was used to evaluate the electrolyte balance in the study participants.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 15

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Nov 2024
  2. Study start11 May 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2023
  4. Study completion9 Feb 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
62 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06683430
Sponsor's protocol ID
35/EC/KEPK/FKUA/2023
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
4 Nov 2024
Last updated
12 Nov 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing High Potassium, Low Sodium Diet and Standard Diet in people with Hypertension and Older Adults Institutionalized in Residential Homes, run by Universitas Airlangga at 1 site in Angola.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Angola. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Blood Pressure (mmHg) (time frame: Baseline, Day 8, and Day 15). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Nov 2024.

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