Rose hip powder for carotid artery plaque
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a powder made from a type of rose fruit called Rosa roxburghii Tratt (also known as chestnut rose) can help reduce plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, which are the main blood vessels in the neck. If you have carotid plaque, this daily supplement might help prevent stroke or other heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by a doctor.
- An ultrasound has found at least one plaque in your carotid artery that is at least 1.5 mm thick or meets other specific size criteria.
- You are not allergic to rose hip juice or vitamin C supplements.
- You do not have diabetes or high blood pressure.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, laxatives, or certain traditional medicines in the last 3 months.
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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