Effect of Pumpkin Seeds on the Dietary Fatty Acid Intake and Blood Pressure in Women
Launched by TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY · Aug 21, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Withdrawn
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in United States. Diets high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Oil extracted from pumpkin seeds has been shown to lower blood pressure. One purpose of this study is to determine whether eating 1.5 ounces of pumpkin seeds per day will improve polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acid intake in the diet in healthy adult women. Another purpose of this st...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Female
- • Over the age of 18
- • Able to read, write, and speak English
- • Able to keep a three-day diet diary
- • Willing and able to consume pumpkin seeds
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- • Allergic to pumpkin seeds
- • High blood pressure
- • Regularly consuming pumpkin seeds (more than 4 times per month)
- • Taking blood pressure medication
- • Liver disease
- • Kidney disease
- • Gastrointestinal disease
- • History of bariatric surgery
- • History of a major cardiovascular event
- • Heart disease
- • Currently undergoing cancer treatment (except nonmelanoma cancer)
- • Following a weight control diet
- • Following a disease specific diet
- • Following a vegan diet
- • Have a diagnosed eating disorder
About Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through innovative research and education. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, TWU leverages its expertise in various fields, particularly in women's health, to design and conduct rigorous clinical studies that contribute to evidence-based practices and improved patient outcomes. Committed to ethical standards and community engagement, TWU collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers to explore critical health issues, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Houston, Texas, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
John D Radcliffe, PhD
Study Chair
Texas Woman's University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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