Effect of Green Tea in Obese Pre-hypertensive Women

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of green tea on body weight, waist circumference, metabolic profile, inflammation, blood pressure and endothelial function in obese pre-hypertensive women.

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Key information

Conditions

Obese Body Weight Cardiovascular Diseases Hypertension Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

28 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pedro Ernesto Hospital Universitary

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About this study

Crossover randomized controlled double-blinded trial. Twenty women with obesity and pre-hypertension, aged 28-59 years, with stable body weight were randomized to receive a daily supplement of 3 capsules that contained either 500mg of green tea extract (GTE) or a matching placebo for 4 weeks, with a washout period of 2 weeks between the treatments. Endothelial function was evaluated by peripheral arterial tonometry method, using Endo-PAT 2000®.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

pre-hypertensive women obese adult

Exclusion criteria

pregnant smoker elderly

Treatment and study plan

Green Tea

Dietary Supplement

Twenty women with obesity and pre-hypertension, aged 28-59 years, with stable body weight were randomized to receive a daily supplement of 3 capsules that contained either 500mg of green tea extract (GTE) or a matching placebo for 4 weeks, with a washout period of 2 weeks between the treatments.

Primary outcomes

Reduction of blood pressure

Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rio de Janeiro State University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Green Tea on Adiposity, Metabolic Profile, Blood Pressure and Endothelial Function in Obese Pre-hypertensive Women

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: May 23, 2013
Registry last updated: May 23, 2013

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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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