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Mediterranean diet education may offer a simple way to lower blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07106567

Disease control Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether teaching people with high blood pressure about the Mediterranean diet can help lower their blood pressure and improve their quality of life. About 70 adults with hypertension will either receive diet education or standard care, and their progress is tracked over three months. Researchers measure changes in diet habits, blood pressure, stress, and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mediterranean diet education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help people with high blood pressure improve their health and daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (70 people, 3 months). Results may not apply to everyone, and diet changes can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Being between 18 and 60 years of age * Being willing and able to participate in the study * Being diagnosed with primary hypertension at least 6 months ago * Being in the inactive group according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire * Having a score of 35 or below on the Perceived Stress Scale * Being literate. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Having changed their eating habits in the last year * If the patient is a woman, they are pregnant * Having been diagnosed with an eating disorder * Having been diagnosed with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or receiving psychological support * Being on antidepressants and/or steroids * Being on any diet/receiving dietitian support * Having been diagnosed with heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CHF), cirrhosis, gastrointestinal system (GIS), or endocrine disease * Having been diagnosed with depression * Being on enteral or parenteral nutrition * Being a smoker * Having a mental or communication disability that would prevent the patient from answering questions * Having a body mass index of 30 or higher.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertension Mediterranean diet Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dumlupınar Family Health Center

    Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)

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