Alcohol Abstinence for High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to learn whether avoiding alcohol can improve heart and blood vessel health in adults who regularly drink alcohol and have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart attack and stroke.
In this randomized, controlled trial, men and women aged 26 to 49 years who regularly consume alcohol and have high blood pressure will be assigned by chance to either stop drinking alcohol or continue their usual drinking habits for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors between the two groups.
The information gained from this study may help researchers and health care providers better understand the effects of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular health and whether alcohol abstinence can reduce heart disease risk, especially in adults with high blood pressure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for men and women aged 26-49 who regularly drink more than recommended limits and have high blood pressure (systolic 120-160 or diastolic 80-100). People with serious health conditions, pregnancy, tobacco or drug use, extreme body weight changes, or certain medications cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Baseline measurements of blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors are taken
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to either continue their usual drinking habits or abstain from alcohol for 8 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Alcohol Abstinence
Trial Overview
The study randomly assigns participants to either stop drinking alcohol completely or continue their usual drinking habits for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare heart and blood vessel health between the two groups to see if avoiding alcohol lowers cardiovascular risk.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will continue their usual alcohol consumption patterns during the study period and will be instructed not to change their lifestyle including alcohol use, diet, and habitual physical activity.
Participants will be instructed to abstain from alcohol for 8 weeks. Throughout the study period, participants will be asked to maintain their usual diet and level of physical activity and avoid making other lifestyle changes, except for abstaining from alcohol.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas at Arlington
Lead Sponsor
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