Effects of the DASH Diet and Lifestyle Modification on Blood Pressure in Adults With Prehypertension (NCT07692971) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of the DASH Diet and Lifestyle Modification on Blood Pressure in Adults With Prehypertension
32 participantsStarted 2015-04
Plain-language summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and lifestyle modification on blood pressure in adults with prehypertension. The study was conducted among adults aged 20-64 years who were diagnosed with prehypertension based on one-week blood pressure monitoring.
A total of 32 participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: verbal lifestyle modification advice, DASH diet, or DASH diet combined with lifestyle modification. Participants were followed for 2 months. Blood pressure measurements were repeated at the end of the first and second months. Dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, body composition, physical activity records, and routine biochemical parameters were also assessed during the study.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 20 to 64 years
* Diagnosis of prehypertension based on one-week blood pressure monitoring
* Systolic blood pressure between 120 and 139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure between 80 and 89 mmHg
* Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily
* Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of kidney disease
* Pregnancy
* Lactation
* Diagnosis of cancer
* Use of vitamin or mineral supplements
* Performing more than 150 minutes of physical activity per week
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at 2 Months
Timeframe: Baseline and Month 2
2
Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at 2 Months