Potassium supplement for high blood pressure in African Americans
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement called potassium magnesium citrate can help prevent or treat high blood pressure in African Americans who have mild hypertension. It aims to see if the supplement can lower blood pressure naturally and improve overall cardiovascular health.
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Who can take part
- You identify as African American.
- Your blood pressure is mildly high (systolic 120–139 or diastolic below 90).
- You do not have diabetes.
- You have no kidney problems (creatinine level 1.4 mg/dL or less).
- You have no heart disease, including heart failure or irregular heartbeat.
- You are not taking certain medications like diuretics (water pills) or regular potassium supplements.
- You do not have stomach issues needing frequent antacids (more than once a week), and no history of severe mental health or substance abuse conditions.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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