FindTrial
Sign In

Does a salt substitute seasoning reduce the urinary Na/K ratio in healthy young adults ?

Effect of a lower-sodium, potassium-enriched salt substitute on the urinary Na/K ratio in healthy young adults - Effect of a salt substitute (NaCl/KCl) on the urinary Na/K ratio

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000061064
Enrollment
35
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Excess sodium intake and low potassium intake (risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases)

Interventions

Participants will consume a potassium-enriched salt substitute (NaCl/KCl) furikake seasoning (2.0 g per dose, twice daily, total 4 g/day) for 10 consecutive days. The salt substitute contains approxi

Sponsors

Aichi Gakuin University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy students of Aichi Gakuin University aged from 18 to 25 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of kidney disease Current treatment for heart failure or hypertension Allergy to any components of the seasoning (e.g., sesame, spices) Use of medications or supplements affecting sodium or potassium balance (e.g., diuretics, potassium supplements)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in urinary sodium-to-potassium (Na/K) ratio (mol/mol) between pre-intervention and post-intervention periods, assessed using repeated samples.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Estimated 24-hour sodium and potassium excretion (Kawasaki Method) Acceptability and palatability of the seasoning (questionnaire)—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactWakako Maruyama

Aichi Gakuin University Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences

maruyama@dpc.agu.ac.jp81-561-73-1111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026