A New Salt Alternative to Help Manage High Blood Pressure

A Prospective, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Effect of Suaeda fruticosa Forsk Choorna as a Table Salt Substitute on Blood Parameter in Elevated Blood Pressure Individuals - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/06/089027

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elevated Blood Pressure individuals between 18-60 years. Elevated Blood Pressure individuals with baseline systolic blood pressure in between the range of 120 129 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure less than 80 mmHg. Regular consumers of table salt (5g-10gm/day). Participants who are willing to replace. conventional table salt with Suaeda fruticosa Forsk choorna and adhere to the study protocol. Individuals who provide written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with known cardiovascular diseases, Stage 1, Stage 2 hypertensive crisis category hypertension, renal or metabolic disorders, or any other chronic illness. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Known allergies or hypersensitivity to halophyte plants such as Suaeda fruticosa Forsk. Individuals with recent major illnesses or surgeries in the last 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured using a digital sphygmomanometer. 2.Serum Electrolyte levels will be measured.Timepoint: 1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured at 1st week, 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. 2.Serum Electrolyte levels will be measured at baseline and end of study.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Complete Blood Count (CBC): Includes Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, White Blood Cell Count, and Platelet Count to monitor haematological changes. 2.Overall Well-being: Self-reported questionnaire assessing physical and mental health, energy levels, and symptoms. 3.Monitoring for any adverse effects (e.g., fatigue, dizziness). 4.Palatability and Acceptability: Assessment of taste, compliance, and satisfaction with Suaeda fruticosa Forsk. as a salt substitute.Timepoint: AT BASELINE AND END OF STUDY	—

Measure

Time frame

1.Complete Blood Count (CBC): Includes Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, White Blood Cell Count, and Platelet Count to monitor haematological changes. 2.Overall Well-being: Self-reported questionnaire assessing physical and mental health, energy levels, and symptoms. 3.Monitoring for any adverse effects (e.g., fatigue, dizziness). 4.Palatability and Acceptability: Assessment of taste, compliance, and satisfaction with Suaeda fruticosa Forsk. as a salt substitute.Timepoint: AT BASELINE AND END OF STUDY

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Narendra Yadnik

Parul Institute of Ayurved

narendrayadnik@gmail.com9421655695

Outcome results