Increased Salt Intake in Healthy Men

To study the effects of an increased salt intake on metabolic, cardiovascular and immunoregulatory functions in healthy men.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Experimental & Clinical Research Center

Berlin, 13125, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

body mass index 18.5 - 29.9 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

clinically relevant heart, lung, liver, and kidney diseases

Treatment and study plan

Slow sodium tablets

Dietary Supplement

6 g sodium chloride per day over 14 days

Primary outcomes

Postprandial energy expenditure within 4h after a meal, measured by indirect calorimetry (respiratory chamber)

Time frame: Change to baseline at day 14

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Increased Salt Intake on Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Immunoregulatory Functions in Healthy Men

Acronym: BSALT

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jul 28, 2015
Registry last updated: Jul 11, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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