Can a mediterranean diet plus fasting beat high blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT07189637

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether combining the Mediterranean diet with intermittent fasting can lower blood pressure in people newly diagnosed with hypertension. Researchers will enroll 48 adults aged 40-65 with high blood pressure and a healthy weight. Participants will receive nutrition education and be followed to see if this diet approach helps control their condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Mediterranean diet and intermittent fasting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, drug-free way to manage high blood pressure through diet alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary changes can be hard to stick with long-term.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medipol Mega University Hospital

    Istanbul, 34214, Turkey (Türkiye)

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