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Dietary Intervention Study for Hypertension (DISH)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of November 03, 2024

Completed

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BACKGROUND: The background against which the proposal was made had been developed from the combined information of the Veterans Administration Cooperative Study and the Hypertension Detection and Follow-up Study. Data from both these studies clearly established the importance of reducing sodium content by means of diuretic administration as a mainstay of the treatment of elevated blood pressure. The risks of the lifetime of treatment were undefined, but the cost of indefinite treatment of high blood pressure was sufficiently high to stimulate careful examination of alternative modes of man...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women with hypertension. Diastolic blood pressure equal to or above 95 mm Hg and 90 mm Hg, respectively for home and clinic readings.

About University Of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research, education, and clinical services. As the only academic health science center in the state, UMMC integrates patient care, research, and education to enhance health outcomes and address pressing medical challenges. With a focus on translational research, UMMC conducts a wide range of clinical trials aimed at discovering new treatments and improving patient care across various medical disciplines. Its commitment to excellence in research and collaboration with diverse stakeholders positions UMMC as a pivotal contributor to the advancement of medical science and the wellbeing of communities it serves.

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