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Author and Year:
Jones D, Miller M, Wofford M, et al. 1999
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The effect of weight loss intervention on antihypertensive medication requirements in the Hypertension Optimal Treatment (HOT) study.
Authors:
Jones D, Miller M, Wofford M, Anderson D, Cameron M, Willoughby D, Adair C, King N
Journal:
American Journal of Hypertension
Year of publication:
1999
Volume:
12
Issue:
12 Pt 1-2
Page numbers:
1175-1180
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Hypertensive patients above the age of 50 years with baseline diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >100 mm Hg.
Exclusion Criteria:
Research Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to show the impact of a weight loss intervention on overall medication requirements for obese, hypertensive patients.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Industry
Please specify names of funders:
This study was supported by a research grant from Astra-Merck.