HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Stamler R, Stamler J, Gosch F et al. 1989
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Primary prevention of hypertension by nutritional-hygienic means. Final report of a randomized, controlled trial.
Authors:
Stamler R, Stamler J, Gosch F, Civinelli J, Fishman J, McKeever P, McDonald A, Dyer A
Journal:
Journal of the American Medical Association
Year of publication:
1989
Volume:
262
Issue:
13
Page numbers:
1801-8107
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
High-normal diastolic BP, overweight and/or rapid resting pulse.
Exclusion Criteria:
Those least likely to cooperate with recommended life-style changes, major electrocardiographic abnormalities, history or findings of major cardiovascular disease, diabetes, life-limiting conditions, on special diet, contraceptive pill use.
Research Purpose:
To assess whether a program to improve these aspects of life-style resulted in a lower incidence of hypertension and a lower BP in the inervention compared with the control group.
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 Institutes of Health