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- Clinical Trial NCT04515095
Water-only Fasting in the Treatment of Hypertension Patients
November 20, 2023 updated by: Toshia Myers, TrueNorth Health Foundation
A Safety and Feasibility Study of Water-only Fasting and Refeeding for Treatment of Stage 1 and 2 Hypertensive Patients
This purpose of this study is to examine the safety and feasibility of water-only fasting to treat hypertensive patients.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, open label, single arm, intervention study to examine the safety and feasibility of water-only fasting to treat hypertensive patients.
Additional aims include describing mean changes in resting blood pressure as well as markers of cardiovascular health and inflammation between baseline and end of fast, end of refeed, 6-weeks post departure, and 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
30
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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California
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Santa Rosa, California, United States, 95404
- TrueNorth Health Center
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
30 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any gender
- 30-75 years old
- Diagnosis of Stage 1 or 2 hypertension
- Fasting plasma glucose <126mg/dL and/or hemoglobin A1c <7 percent
- Elect and qualify for a water-only fast of at least 7 consecutive days
- Provide informed consent
- Internet and computer access
- Able to go to LabCorp for 6-week follow-up visit
- Willing/able to collect 24-hour urine sample prior to water-only fasting
Exclusion Criteria:
- Systolic Blood Pressure/Diastolic Blood Pressure >180/120 mmHg
- Active malignancy
- Active kidney disease (creatinine over 2.0)
- Active inflammatory disorder including classic autoimmune connective tissue (Lupus, Sjogrens, ANCA), multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disorders (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's)
- Stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant therapy, or pulmonary embolism within the last 12 months
- Inability to discontinue medications or supplements
- Abdominal metal implants
- Inability to consume only plant food for at least 48 hours before fast begins.
- Unable to lay still on the back for at least 10 min.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Water-only Fasting Group
Participants who voluntarily elect and are approved to water-only fast.
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Participants consume only water for at least 7 days in an in-patient, residential setting with 24 hour medical supervision.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Determine number of treatment-associated of grade 1-4 adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
Time Frame: up to 10-60 days after baseline
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Adverse events will be identified through participant interviews and medical record review
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up to 10-60 days after baseline
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Examine the feasibility of using fasting and refeeding in the treatment of stage 1 and 2 hypertension based on change in systolic blood pressure (SBP)
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 10 to 40 days after baseline, up to 5 to 20 days after end of fast, 6-weeks after departure, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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SBP will be measured using digital blood pressure device and reported in mmHg
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Baseline, up to 10 to 40 days after baseline, up to 5 to 20 days after end of fast, 6-weeks after departure, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Examine the feasibility of using fasting and refeeding in the treatment of stage 1 and 2 hypertension based on treatment acceptability
Time Frame: Up to 7-40 days after baseline and 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Treatment acceptability will be assessed using the validated Treatment Adherence/Acceptability Questionnaire
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Up to 7-40 days after baseline and 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Examine the feasibility of using fasting and refeeding in the treatment of stage 1 and 2 hypertension based on food acceptability
Time Frame: 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Food acceptability will be assed using the validated Food Acceptability Questionnaire
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6-weeks after end of refeed
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Examine the feasibility of using fasting and refeeding in the treatment of stage 1 and 2 hypertension based on dietary adhernece
Time Frame: 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Dietary adherence rates will be assessed using the SOS-free Dietary Screener
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6-weeks after end of refeed
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Describe mean changes in resting blood pressure from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in SBP and diastolic blood pressure will be measured using a digital blood pressure device and reported as mmHg
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in lipid profile from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in lipid profile will be assessed using serum to measure cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and reported in mg/dL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in fasting glucose and apolipoprotein B from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in fasting glucose and apolipoprotein B will be assessed using serum and reported as mg/dL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in body mass index (BMI) from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in BMI will be assessed by measuring weight in kilograms (kg) and height in meters (m) and reported as kg/m2
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in insulin from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in insulin will be assessed by using serum and reported as uIU/ml
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in visceral adipose tissue from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Changes in visceral adipose tissue will be assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and presented as grams
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Describe mean changes in high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in hsCRP will be assessed using serum and reported as mg/L
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in GGT will be assessed using serum and reported as U/L
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 will be assessed using serum and reported as nmol/min/mL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in homocysteine from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in homocysteine will be assessed using serum and reported as umol/L
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in aldosterone from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in aldosterone will be assessed using serum and 24 hour urine and reported as ng/dL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe mean changes in abdominal circumference from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Abdominal circumference will be measured at minimal waist and reported in centimeters
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in renin activity from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in renin activity will be assessed using serum and reported as ng/mL/hr
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in sodium from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in sodium will be assessed using 24 hour urine and reported as mmol/24 hr
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in creatinine and total protein from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in sodium will be assessed using 24 hour urine and reported as mg/dL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in potassium from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in potassium will be assessed using 24 hour urine and reported as mmol/L
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in albumin from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Changes in albumin will be assessed using 24 hour urine and reported as ug/mL
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed, 12-months after 6-weeks follow-up
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Describe changes in 3-methyl-histidine from baseline
Time Frame: Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Changes in 3-methyl-histidine will be assessed using 24 hour urine and reported as umol/day
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Baseline, up to 7-40 days after baseline, up to 3 to 20 days after end-of-fast, 6-weeks after end of refeed
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Toshia R Myers, PhD, Director
Publications and helpful links
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Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
August 16, 2020
Primary Completion (Actual)
September 29, 2021
Study Completion (Actual)
December 1, 2022
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
August 12, 2020
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 14, 2020
First Posted (Actual)
August 17, 2020
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
November 22, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
November 20, 2023
Last Verified
November 1, 2023
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Other Study ID Numbers
- TNHF2020-1HTN
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
YES
IPD Plan Description
After publication, the IPD will be available by contacting the corresponding author.
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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