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Official title Sodium vs Potassium Education to Improve Vascular Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07221448
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a self-selected high potassium diet is easier to achieve and more effective at improving vascular health than a low sodium diet in generally healthy young adults who typically consume more than the recommended amount of sodium. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Willing and able to attend in-person laboratory visits
- Usual sodium intake ≥3,000 mg/d for females and ≥4,000 mg/d for males
- Usual potassium intake ≤2,500 mg/d in females and ≤3,000 mg/d in males
You likely can't join if
- BMI ≥35 kg/m2
- Seated blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg
- Current diagnosis or history of diabetes, renal disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or major cardiovascular event (e.g. heart attack or stroke)
- Current or recent use of a diuretic (within the past 6 months)
- Elevated blood lipids (LDL cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL)
- Elevated serum potassium level (\>5.1 mmol/L)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Willing and able to attend in-person laboratory visits
- Usual sodium intake ≥3,000 mg/d for females and ≥4,000 mg/d for males
- Usual potassium intake ≤2,500 mg/d in females and ≤3,000 mg/d in males
- BMI ≥35 kg/m2
- Seated blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg
- Current diagnosis or history of diabetes, renal disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or major cardiovascular event (e.g. heart attack or stroke)
- Current or recent use of a diuretic (within the past 6 months)
- Elevated blood lipids (LDL cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL)
- Elevated serum potassium level (\>5.1 mmol/L)
- Elevated BUN (\>22 mg/dL)
- Elevated creatinine (\>1.2 mg/dL)
- Low eGFR (\<90 mL/min/1.73 m²)
- Current or recent use of tobacco, nicotine, or illicit drugs
- Radical hysterectomy or oophorectomy (females)\
- Pregnant or lactating
- Following a weight-loss diet, or intending to gain or lose weight during the study period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.