Effects of Soluble Fiber on Blood Pressure: A Meta-analysis of Randomly-controlled Trials

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02670967

Enrollment

500

Registered

2016-02-02

Start date

2014-09-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-02-02

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Conditions

Blood Pressure

Brief summary

The present study conducted a meta-analysis of 22 randomly controlled trials to assess the effects of soluble fiber intake on blood pressure in human subjects. Using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Intervention, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Information regarding study methods, characteristics, mean BP and standard deviations were extracted The data from each study were pooled using a random effects model to estimate the effects of soluble fiber consumption on blood pressure.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTSoluble Fibre

Study design

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Randomized Controlled Trials * Parallel or Crossover Design * Duration: \>3 weeks * Human trials * Viscous (soluble) fiber * Viable endpoint data * Articles published in English

Exclusion criteria

* Non-human * Non-randomized * Lack of control * Less than 4 weeks in duration * No viable endpoint data

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Systolic Blood Pressure	4 weeks
Diastolic Blood Pressure	4 weeks

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026