In this study, the researchers will evaluate the efficacy of an intervention using the SALT CONTROL H instrument (an innovative equipment to monitor and control salt) in workers at the University of Porto to reduce dietary salt intake. This is a randomized clinical trial with intervention conducted according to good clinical practice guidelines.
The researchers will randomize 260 workers who meet the eligibility criteria and are enrolled in occupational health appointments. Prior to the intervention, the informed consent of the participants will be obtained and those who agree to participate will be allocated randomly in one of the two arms of the study (control or intervention), with balance of baseline characteristics (sex and hypertension).
The intervention will last for 8 weeks, an individual session of presentation of SALT CONTROL H will be carried out, with explanation of how the equipment works in the culinary preparation with an adequate salt content, will be used an illustrative video and recipes with an adequate salt content; use of SALT CONTROL H at home by the participant to control the use of salt during the cooking process; supervision and enhancement of the use of equipment; daily occurrence log; and the application of a satisfaction questionnaire on the use of SALT CONTROL H. A leaflet will also be delivered about "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!".
Control Group: No intervention will be carried out except the provision of a leaflet on "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!" to the participants.
Baseline, at the 4th and 8th intervention weeks, and 6 months after intervention analysis will cover the following domains: urinary sodium excretion corresponding to a 24 hour urine collection as a proxy for salt intake; 24-hour urinary potassium excretion, sodium:potassium ratio, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anthropometric measurements. Urine samples will be collected according to standardized procedures and analyzed by a certified laboratory. Secondary data such as satisfaction questionnaire, daily use of equipment, iodine analysis of salt used and excreted in urine 24h, hydration status, analysis of quality of life and quality of diet will also be analyzed, as well as intestinal microbiota.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Salt; Excess Hypertension | Device: SALT CONTROL H equipment to control and monitor salt during cooking process | Not Applicable |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 260 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Single (Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Prevention |
Official Title: | Randomized Controlled Trial With SALT CONTROL H - Impact on Individual Sodium and Sodium to Potassium Ratio Excretion |
Actual Study Start Date : | June 1, 2019 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | March 31, 2021 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | March 31, 2021 |
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Experimental: Intervention
The intervention will last for 8 weeks, an individual session of presentation of SALT CONTROL H will be carried out, with explanation of how the equipment works in the culinary preparation with an adequate salt content (will be used an illustrative video and recipes with an adequate salt content); use of SALT CONTROL H at home by the participant to control the use of salt during the cooking process; supervision and enhancement of the use of equipment; daily occurrence log; and the application of a satisfaction questionnaire on the use of SALT CONTROL H. A leaflet will also be delivered about "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!".
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Device: SALT CONTROL H equipment to control and monitor salt during cooking process
Participants will use SALT CONTROL H at home during 8 weeks to cook meals with adequate salt content.
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No Intervention: Control
No intervention will be carried out except the provision of a leaflet on "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!" to the participants.
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Portugal | |
Carla Gonçalves | |
Porto, Portugal, 4200-465 |
Principal Investigator: | Carla Gonçalves, PhD | Researcher |
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First Submitted Date ICMJE | April 29, 2019 | ||||
First Posted Date ICMJE | June 5, 2019 | ||||
Last Update Posted Date | January 8, 2021 | ||||
Actual Study Start Date ICMJE | June 1, 2019 | ||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | March 31, 2021 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Change from Baseline 24h urinary sodium excretion at during and after intervention [ Time Frame: Baseline, at the 4th and 8th intervention weeks, and 6 months after intervention ] Sodium excretion as a proxy of dietary salt intake
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Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||||
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Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||||
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
Descriptive Information | |||||
Brief Title ICMJE | Study With an Innovative Equipment to Monitor and Control SALT During Cooking | ||||
Official Title ICMJE | Randomized Controlled Trial With SALT CONTROL H - Impact on Individual Sodium and Sodium to Potassium Ratio Excretion | ||||
Brief Summary |
In this study, the researchers will evaluate the efficacy of an intervention using the SALT CONTROL H instrument (an innovative equipment to monitor and control salt) in workers at the University of Porto to reduce dietary salt intake. This is a randomized clinical trial with intervention conducted according to good clinical practice guidelines. The researchers will randomize 260 workers who meet the eligibility criteria and are enrolled in occupational health appointments. Prior to the intervention, the informed consent of the participants will be obtained and those who agree to participate will be allocated randomly in one of the two arms of the study (control or intervention), with balance of baseline characteristics (sex and hypertension). The intervention will last for 8 weeks, an individual session of presentation of SALT CONTROL H will be carried out, with explanation of how the equipment works in the culinary preparation with an adequate salt content, will be used an illustrative video and recipes with an adequate salt content; use of SALT CONTROL H at home by the participant to control the use of salt during the cooking process; supervision and enhancement of the use of equipment; daily occurrence log; and the application of a satisfaction questionnaire on the use of SALT CONTROL H. A leaflet will also be delivered about "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!". Control Group: No intervention will be carried out except the provision of a leaflet on "The new Food Wheel, a guide to the daily food choice!" to the participants. Baseline, at the 4th and 8th intervention weeks, and 6 months after intervention analysis will cover the following domains: urinary sodium excretion corresponding to a 24 hour urine collection as a proxy for salt intake; 24-hour urinary potassium excretion, sodium:potassium ratio, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anthropometric measurements. Urine samples will be collected according to standardized procedures and analyzed by a certified laboratory. Secondary data such as satisfaction questionnaire, daily use of equipment, iodine analysis of salt used and excreted in urine 24h, hydration status, analysis of quality of life and quality of diet will also be analyzed, as well as intestinal microbiota. |
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Detailed Description | Not Provided | ||||
Study Type ICMJE | Interventional | ||||
Study Phase ICMJE | Not Applicable | ||||
Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Prevention |
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Condition ICMJE |
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Intervention ICMJE | Device: SALT CONTROL H equipment to control and monitor salt during cooking process
Participants will use SALT CONTROL H at home during 8 weeks to cook meals with adequate salt content.
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Study Arms ICMJE |
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Publications * |
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
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Recruitment Information | |||||
Recruitment Status ICMJE | Active, not recruiting | ||||
Estimated Enrollment ICMJE |
260 | ||||
Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE | Same as current | ||||
Estimated Study Completion Date ICMJE | March 31, 2021 | ||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | March 31, 2021 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
Eligibility Criteria ICMJE |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Ages ICMJE | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) | ||||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers ICMJE | Yes | ||||
Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | ||||
Listed Location Countries ICMJE | Portugal | ||||
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Administrative Information | |||||
NCT Number ICMJE | NCT03974477 | ||||
Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | iMCSALT19-21 | ||||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | No | ||||
U.S. FDA-regulated Product |
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IPD Sharing Statement ICMJE |
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Responsible Party | Universidade do Porto | ||||
Study Sponsor ICMJE | Universidade do Porto | ||||
Collaborators ICMJE |
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PRS Account | Universidade do Porto | ||||
Verification Date | December 2020 | ||||
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP |