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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