Effects of Peppermint Oil in Mild-moderate Hypertension. (NCT05561543) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Peppermint Oil in Mild-moderate Hypertension.
United Kingdom40 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
Cardiovascular and associated hypertensive diseases are the leading health burden and cause of mortality worldwide; therefore, the necessity for effective interventions is paramount. Dietary interventions to improve cardiovascular health are highly sought after as they possess less risk and financial burden than pharmacological drugs. Our previous randomized trial has shown that oral peppermint can improving systolic blood pressure and other cardiovascular/ blood lipids in healthy individuals. However, to date, no research has explored this using a placebo randomized intervention in patients with hypertension.
Therefore, the primary purpose of the proposed investigation is to test the ability of oral peppermint oil supplementation to improve cardiometabolic parameters in participants with mild-moderate hypertension.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Aged from 18-65 years
. Systolic blood pressure 120 to 139 mmHg
. Not taking prescribed medicine for blood pressure management
. have the ability to complete written questionnaires independently
. Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. diagnosed diabetes mellitus
. known cardiovascular disease or clinically significant cardiovascular comorbidity, including coronary heart disease, symptomatic heart failure, clinically significant arrhythmia, or a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack within the previous 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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?
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