HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Gerage A, Benedetti T, Cavalcante B, et al. 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Efficacy of a behavior change program on cardiovascular parameters in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Gerage A, Benedetti T, Cavalcante B, Farah B, Ritti-Dias R
Journal:
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
18
Issue:
Page numbers:
eAO5227
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria were as follows: age over 40 years, diagnosis of hypertension, and use of antihypertensive drugs for at least 3 months prior to the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Diabetic patients, patients with a previous diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (e.g., ischemic heart disease, heart failure, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease or stroke), or with physical disabilities, or involved in regular physical activity programs were not included. Changes in antihypertensive drug type or dose were exclusion criteria.
Research Purpose:
To investigate the efficacy of a behavior change program named Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Brazil
Source(s) of Funding:
Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
AMG, BRC and BQF received a grant from Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES); RMRD and TRBB from the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq).