Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Olive Leaf Extract on Blood Pressure in Overweight Prehypertensives
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Collaborating Sponsors:
Massey University
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
MALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in New Zealand (40% of all deaths). 37% of New Zealanders suffer from high blood pressure (World Health Organisation 2008 figures), a well es...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men 18-65 years; Non-smokers; Prepared to consume olive leaf extract liquid Systolic blood pressure 121-139 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure 81-89 mmHg Body mass index (BMI) between 25-30 kg/m2 or waist \>102 cm
Exclusion
- Smokers Using blood pressure, lipid lowering, thyroid disorder, blood clotting medication Using supplements or functional foods that will affect lipid concentrations (e.g. sterol enriched spreads) Chronic disease e.g. CHD, diabetes, cancer, digestive disorders Individuals who are unwilling to refrain from consuming olive containing products for the duration of the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01796561
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2013
Last Update
October 11 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University
Albany, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, 0745