HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Stamler R, Stamler J, Grimm R, et al. 1987
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Nutritional therapy for high blood pressure. Final report of a four-year randomized controlled trial--the Hypertension Control Program.
Authors:
Stamler R, Stamler J, Grimm R, Gosch F, Elmer P, Dyer A, Berman R, Fishman J, Van Heel N, Civinelli J
Journal:
Journal of the American Medical Association
Year of publication:
1987
Volume:
257
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
1484-1491
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
35 years of age or older, previously receiving effective drug treatment for hypertension.
Exclusion Criteria:
Research Purpose:
To test if people with hypertension whose blood pressure had previously been controlled by pharmacologic treatment could, by following a nutritional intervention program, discontinue therapy with drugs and remain normotensive.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Health