Search / Trial NCT00000522

Treatment of Mild Hypertension Study (TOMHS)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: Dietary sodium reduction has a mild effect on the reduction of hypertension. Weight loss, while achievable in the short-run with diet alone, may also have only mild effects on hypertension and is very difficult to maintain with diet and/or behavior modification. Alteration of patients' lifestyles to decrease excessive alcohol intake is somewhat controversial. Medications, on the other hand, have clear benefits in terms of blood pressure lowering, and in the case of diuretics and beta-blockers, reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, there is concern about ...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, ages 45 to 69, with mild hypertension (diastolic blood pressure of 90-99 mm Hg at two of three visits for untreated individuals. Patients who received drug therapy must have had a DBP less than 95 mm Hg two to four weeks after drug.

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct cutting-edge studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing critical health challenges. Its robust clinical trial program emphasizes ethical standards, patient safety, and scientific rigor, contributing to the development of novel therapies and interventions that enhance medical practice and public health.

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