Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Different Dosages of Dark Chocolate on Arterial Blood Pressure in Cardiovascular High-risk Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Leipzig
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Low habitual intake of low-dose dark chocolate (6 g/day) has been shown to have a beneficial effect on arterial blood pressure in one previous study. The trial will assess if ingestion of a higher but...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age \> 18 years
- mean ambulatory blood pressure 125-146 mmHg and/or 80-89 mmHg
- high cardiovascular risk profile (one or more of the following: CAD, PAD, carotid stenosis, diabetes)
- informed consent
Exclusion
- habituary intake of dark chocolate or cocoa products
- mean ambulatory blood pressure 147 mmHg or greater and/or 90 mmHg or greater
- pregnancy
- uncontrolled diabetes
- severe comorbidity
- change in blood pressure medication within last 6 weeks
- participation in another trial
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00661986
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
February 2 2010
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