Ramadan Fasting's effect on blood pressure revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT05152043
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined how Ramadan fasting changes blood pressure in 150 healthy adults and people with stable hypertension. Participants had their blood pressure monitored around the clock during the fasting period. The goal was to see if fasting affects blood pressure variability, which could help guide care for those with high blood pressure who choose to fast.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2019
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Stable patients with or without diagnosed hypertension that intend to fast ramadan. Each participant is examined during two planned visits. The first takes place during the month preceding Ramadan. The second during the last week of Ramadan Participants that miss one appointement or more are exluded from the study. Patient recrutement is conducted in primary care centers of the state of Monastir, out-patient clinic (Cardiology, Endocrinology) at the emergency department of Fattouma Bourguiba university hospital after a clarified written consent.
- Ages
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30 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient with diagnosed hypertension intending to fast Ramadan. Exclusion Criteria : * Age \< 30 years old * Adult patient with or without diagnosed hypertension not intending to fast Ramadan.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emergency department of university hospital Fattouma Bourguiba of Monastir Monastir, Monastir Tunisia
Monastir, 5000, Tunisia
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