Impact of Self-monitoring of Salt Intake by Salt Meter in Hypertensive Patients (NCT04286802) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Self-monitoring of Salt Intake by Salt Meter in Hypertensive Patients
Thailand100 participantsStarted 2017-07-11
Plain-language summary
Hypertension is one of the most common chronic medical conditions. The concerned sequelae are the cardiovascular complications, especially acute myocardial infarction and stroke. In Thailand, the incidence of hypertension is increasing each year. Many clinical studies found that salt intake over the reference level (\>5 g/day) would result in elevated blood pressure (BP) and long-term morbidity. Dietary salt reduction campaigns were unsuccessful, in part, due to time limitation in the clinic, lacking of awareness, and the higher threshold to detect salt taste in chronic high salt ingestion. Salt meter is a device used to detect sodium content in daily food. It will facilitate monitoring and control of salt intake. The 24-hour urinary sodium excretion is an acceptable method to reflect the quantity of sodium intake. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of salt meter plus dietary education compared with education alone in terms of salt intake reduction, blood pressure, salt taste sensitivity, and vascular consequence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mean SBP 140-179 mmHg or mean DBP 90-109 mmHg (average 3 times)
* Diagnosed of hypertension for at least 3 months
* No adjustment of antihypertensive agents for at least 1 month
* 24h Urine sodium ≥ 90 mmol/day
* eGFR ≥ 45 ml/min/1.73 sq.m.
Exclusion Criteria:
* eGFR \< 45 ml/min/1.73 sq.m.
* UACR \> 300 mg/g
* Serum potassium \> 6.0 mmol/l
* Serum sodium \< 135 mmol/l
* Unable to collect 24-hour urine
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focuses on using a salt meter to self-monitor salt intake — could that kind of tool realistically fit into my daily routine, and do you think it would actually help me manage my blood pressure?
2The main thing being measured in this study is 24-hour urinary sodium excretion, which means collecting all my urine over a full day — how often would I need to do that, and how burdensome is that process?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as 'unknown' — do you know whether it's still actively enrolling patients, or whether there's a way to find out if I could even participate?
4Since this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not a traditional drug trial, what are the realistic risks of being involved, and is there anything about self-monitoring salt intake that could actually cause harm or lead me to make unsafe dietary changes on my own?
5Before considering a study like this, would you recommend I first try standard dietary counseling or other proven approaches to reducing my salt intake, and how does this trial compare to those options for someone in my situation?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.