Mediterranean Diet And Blood Pressure In Hypertension (NCT07106567) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mediterranean Diet And Blood Pressure In Hypertension
Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2022-07-01
Plain-language summary
An experimental randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Mediterranean diet education on blood pressure levels and quality of life in hypertensive patients. The sample size was determined using power analysis (n=70). Data were collected using a General Information Form, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale. Both groups were administered the questionnaire and blood pressure measurements at 0, 1, and 3 months. The first application was administered to the intervention group before the education session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Being between 18 and 60 years of age
* Being willing and able to participate in the study
* Being diagnosed with primary hypertension at least 6 months ago
* Being in the inactive group according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire
* Having a score of 35 or below on the Perceived Stress Scale
* Being literate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Having changed their eating habits in the last year
* If the patient is a woman, they are pregnant
* Having been diagnosed with an eating disorder
* Having been diagnosed with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or receiving psychological support
* Being on antidepressants and/or steroids
* Being on any diet/receiving dietitian support
* Having been diagnosed with heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CHF), cirrhosis, gastrointestinal system (GIS), or endocrine disease
* Having been diagnosed with depression
* Being on enteral or parenteral nutrition
* Being a smoker
* Having a mental or communication disability that would prevent the patient from answering questions
* Having a body mass index of 30 or higher.
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.
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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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.
What they're measuring
1
Mediterranean diet adherence level
Timeframe: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month
2
Quality of Life level
Timeframe: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month