Postmenopausal Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
A study of effect of dash diet and acupuncture on hypertension in postmenopausal women
Detailed description
45 of post menopausal women divided into three groups A,B,C * Group (A): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet and anti-hypertensive drugs. * Group (B): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs. * Group (C): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet, acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs.
Interventions
* Group (A): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet and anti-hypertensive drugs. * Group (B): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs. * Group (C): It will include 15 post-menopausal women who will be treated by DASH diet, acupuncture and anti-hypertensive drugs.
acupuncture
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
dash diet and acupuncture on post menopausal hypertention
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Their body mass index will be ranged from 25 -29.9 kg/m2 * All patients will be medically stable when attending the study. * The DASH eating plan of 1800 kcal per day will be used in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Auditory and visual problems. * Chronic renal failure. * Myocardial infarction or arrythmias with heart failure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| blood pressure | 3 months | it will be measured by sphygmomanometer pre and post treatment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sodium and potassium levels | 3 months | it will be measured by blood analysis pre and post treatment |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| assessment of quality of life | 3 months | it will be measured by sf 36 questionnaire pre and post treatment |
Countries
Egypt