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NCT Number: NCT05472454

The Ready-to-Eat Meals for Cardiovascular Health Study

The proposed project explores the acceptability and health benefits of ready-to-eat (RTE) meals based on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. The researchers have developed 14 recipes following the DASH eating plan, which is recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The prepackaged meals will be processed using Washington State University (WSU) microwave technologies to ensure food safety. In this pilot study, a sample of 30 participants will be recruited by to study the impact of the DASH meals on blood pressure. All meals will be provided to participants, who will consume the meals daily over a period of 4 weeks. Daily and weekly monitoring of participants (blood pressure and weight) will allow us to gain a scientific understanding on the preventive power of healthy diets in lowering blood pressure and reducing CVD risk.

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Key information

Conditions

Diet Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Diseases Hypertension Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Washington State University

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female
  • 18 years old or older
  • BMI 18.5-40.0 kg/m2
  • Daily access to working internet, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
  • English fluency

Exclusion criteria

  • Regular use of drugs that affect BP, including weight loss medications
  • Diagnosed hypertension OR systolic BP >130 and/or diastolic BP >80
  • Diagnosis of any hypotensive disorders OR systolic BP <100 and/or diastolic BP<65
  • Dietary restrictions, including allergy/intolerances
  • Presence or history of diabetes
  • Previous cardiac event, congestive heart failure, or angina
  • Weight loss or gain>15lb in previous 3 months
  • Following a diet to increase or decrease body weight
  • Cancer diagnosis or treatment in past 2 years
  • ≥14 alcoholic drinks/week for men; ≥ 7 alcoholic drinks/week for women
  • Use of nicotine, marijuana, or illicit drugs
  • Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breastfeeding
  • Inability to comprehend the nature of the study or instructions
  • No access to the internet
  • Planning to leave the Spokane area during the study
  • Not fluent in the English language

Treatment and study plan

Ready-to-eat meals

Other

Participant group to consume ready-to-eat meals in accordance with the DASH diet for a period of 4 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood pressure

    Time frame: through study completion, measured weekly for 5 weeks

    To determine dietary patterns on blood pressure using an omron blood pressure monitor.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Body weight (kg)

    Time frame: through study completion, measured weekly for 5 weeks

    To determine dietary patterns on body weight (kg) using a Angel USA 400 Pound Physician Digital Scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Washington State University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Ready-to-EAt Meals for Cardiovascular Health (REACH) Study

Acronym: REACH

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jul 25, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 3, 2026

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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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