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Author and Year:
Edwards K, Wilson K, Sadja J, et al. 2011
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects on blood pressure and autonomic nervous system function of a 12-week exercise or exercise plus DASH-diet intervention in individuals with elevated blood pressure.
Authors:
Edwards K, Wilson K, Sadja J, Ziegler M, Mills P
Journal:
Acta Physiologica (Oxford, England)
Year of publication:
2011
Volume:
203
Issue:
3
Page numbers:
343-350
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Elevated BP (>120/80) were included; age range was 25-60 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of a major medical illness (with the exception of hypertension), current psychiatric diagnoses (including alcohol or drug abuse), or receiving psychotropic medications.
Research Purpose:
To examine the effects of lifestyle interventions on autonomic nervous system function in patients with elevated BP
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
This work was supported in part by NIH grants HL57265-08, HL073355, and MO1RR-00827.