HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Koopman H, Spreeuwenberg C, Westerman R, et al. 1990
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Dietary treatment of patients with mild to moderate hypertension in a general practice: a pilot intervention study (1). The first three months.
Authors:
Koopman H, Spreeuwenberg C, Westerman R, Donker A
Journal:
Journal of Human Hypertension
Year of publication:
1990
Volume:
4
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
368-371
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Diastolic blood pressure between 90 and 110 mmHg on three different occasions, no impairment in renal function, no use of antihypertensive drugs during at least six weeks prior to the trial, no use of oral contraceptives, a body mass index of not more than 27 and no history of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or coronary heart disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
Research Purpose:
The aim of the project was to study the effects on BP of intensive dietary counselling.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias
Study Location:
Netherlands
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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