Prepackaged Heart-Healthy meals tested in small pilot study

NCT ID NCT05472454

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Washington State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether ready-to-eat meals based on the DASH diet could help lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk. Twenty adults ate the prepackaged meals daily for 4 weeks while researchers monitored their blood pressure and weight. The goal was to see if a convenient meal option could make heart-healthy eating easier and more effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ready-to-eat DASH diet meals
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a convenient, prepackaged meal option to help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants over 4 weeks, so results may not apply to the general population. The meals require special storage and preparation, which may limit real-world use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder cardiovascular disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLOOD PRESSURE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES DIET HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Washington State University

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

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