Intervention for Monitoring of Salt Intake in Hypertensive Patients (NCT05397054) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intervention for Monitoring of Salt Intake in Hypertensive Patients
Thailand240 participantsStarted 2022-01-10
Plain-language summary
Sodium is an essential nutrient for humans, but excessive sodium consumption is causally associated with high blood pressure and increase risk of cardiovascular diseases. Dietary sodium consumption of greater than the recommended daily amount of 5 grams of salt or 2,000 mg of sodium is a major risk factor for CVD-related mortality. From recent national survey, Thai people had consumed more than 9.1 g of salt per day, which was nearly two times above WHO reference level. Dietary salt reduction was unsuccessful because of lacking awareness, and the higher threshold to detect salt taste in chronic high salt ingestion. To create awareness in the community, we should be educated, managed the environmental for salt reduction, and used salt meter to detect sodium content in daily food. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of intervention; education, reformulation, environmental change and used salt meter compared with standard treatment alone in terms of salt intake reduction and blood pressure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults 18-70 years of age with hypertension
* Systolic blood pressure \> 130 mmHg
* Provided informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with end stage kidney disease
* History of adjust antihypertensive agents or diuretic within 2 weeks before enrollment
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Adjustment of any antihypertensive agents during study period
* Participants with salt supplement
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 is measuring 24-hour urine sodium excretion to track salt intake — can you explain what collecting that urine sample actually involves day-to-day, and whether that kind of monitoring would realistically fit into my routine?
2Since this trial doesn't have a standard phase listed and its recruitment status is currently unknown, does that mean there are still open questions about whether this monitoring approach is proven to help control blood pressure, and how would that affect your recommendation for me?
3The trial is focused on monitoring salt intake in people with hypertension — before we consider something like this, would adjusting my diet or current medications first be a more established path to lowering my blood pressure?
4If I were to take part in something like this trial, would the 24-hour urine sodium data actually be shared with you and used to guide my treatment, or is it primarily collected for research purposes?
5Given that my hypertension may have different causes or contributing factors, do you think a salt-monitoring intervention specifically is the right focus for my situation, or are there other aspects of my condition that should be addressed first?
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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.