Status:

UNKNOWN

Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Blood Pressure in a University Population

Lead Sponsor:

Sulaiman AlRajhi Colleges

Conditions:

Elevated Blood Pressure

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a very common disease and is considered "the silent killer". Hypertension is responsible for at least 45% of deaths due to heart disease, and 51% of...

Detailed Description

Research Question: Will daily consumption of 240 ml of Hibiscus sabdariffa reduce blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure? Research Objectives: Primary: To conduct a feasibility ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Both sexes
  • Age 18 - 70 years
  • Abnormal blood pressure (SBP 120 - 139 mm Hg; DBP 80 - 89 mm Hg)
  • Sulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges affiliate (student, teaching staff member, administrative staff member, worker)
  • No regular medication

Exclusion

  • Allergic to hibiscus sabdariffa
  • Normal blood pressure (SBP ≤ 120 mm Hg; DBP ≤ 80 mm Hg)
  • Essential hypertension Stage II or higher (SBP ≥ 140 mm Hg; DBP ≥ 90 mm Hg)
  • Hypertension due to secondary causes
  • Other comorbid conditions (diabetes mellitus, renal failure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, malignant hypertension \[BP ≥ 180/110\], etc.)
  • Regular hibiscus user
  • Pregnancy
  • Any metabolic or malabsorptive disease that may interfere with absorption of hibiscus sabdariffa (e.g. coeliac disease, chronic pancreatitis, etc.)
  • Diagnosis of a sleep disorder or use of medication that interferes with sleep (either causing drowsiness or wakefulness)
  • Diagnosis of a mood disorder or stress disorder
  • Taking psychiatric medication (mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anxiolytics, or antipsychotics)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 29 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03804801

Start Date

February 1 2019

End Date

June 29 2019

Last Update

January 16 2019

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