Beetroot Juice for High Blood Pressure
(BEET-DOWN Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is examining whether acute inorganic nitrate supplementation in the form of beetroot juice, paired with an acute bout of exercise, affects blood pressure and what is the magnitude of the difference compared to exercise alone.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jason Allen
Principal Investigator
University of Virginia
Siddhartha Angadi
Principal Investigator
University of Virginia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who have obesity or abdominal obesity and high blood pressure. Participants should not have any major health issues that would prevent them from safely taking part in exercise or consuming beetroot juice.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Beetroot Juice
Trial Overview
The study tests if drinking beetroot juice (which contains inorganic nitrate) before exercise lowers blood pressure more than exercise alone, using four groups: with/without beetroot juice and with/without exercise. Some get a placebo instead of real beetroot juice.
How Is the Trial Designed?
4
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
1 x 4 crossover design where each participant will be randomized to complete four conditions after at least a 3-day washout period.
1 x 4 crossover design where each participant will be randomized to complete four conditions after at least a 3-day washout period.
1 x 4 crossover design where each participant will be randomized to complete four conditions after at least a 3-day washout period.
1 x 4 crossover design where each participant will be randomized to complete four conditions after at least a 3-day washout period.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Virginia
Lead Sponsor
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