N/A N=20 Randomized Triple-blind Prevention

The Effect of Sodium Reduction on Blood Pressure and Physical Function in Older Adults

Hypertension · Physical Disability · Aging

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2021

Primary outcome: Primary: Seated Blood Pressure — 112.1; 116.1; 60.3; 60.4 mmHg

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Dietary intervention (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Hebrew SeniorLife
Primary completion: Nov 2019

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Seated Blood Pressure	112.1; 116.1; 60.3; 60.4	—
SECONDARY Orthostatic Hypotension	3; 5	—

Summary

This study will examine the effects of low sodium meal plan on seated blood pressure in older adults from a community-based, congregate senior living facility.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Resident at Jack Satter House in Revere
Age >= 60 years
Resting systolic blood pressure 100-149 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg
Stable BP medications (no recent or intended changes)

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive Impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment test <18)
Unstable blood pressure medications in the past 2 months
Terminal or mental illness
Severe allergies to common foods
Unwillingness to comply with the diet
Physical inability to do a timed up and go test
Active kidney dialysis or history of kidney transplant

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