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Sodium Sensitivity in African Americans

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of January 15, 2025

Completed

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BACKGROUND:

The study permitted a more precise estimate of the effects of sodium chloride on blood pressure in Blacks and a systematic examination of sodium sensitivity defined by various methods. The results had significance in answering questions about risk factors for blood pressure in Blacks and for defining sodium sensitivity.

DESIGN NARRATIVE:

Double-blind, two-period cross-over. All participants were given six weeks of intensive nutritional counseling to lower 24-hour urine sodium output from an estimated 165 mEq/24 hours at baseline to less than 140 mEq/24 hours. Only those parti...

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ALL

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  • No eligibility criteria

Trial Officials

Richard Grimm, Jr.

University of Minnesota

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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