Potassium Study
for healthy individuals 18 to 45
RECEIVE UP TO $300, HEALTH TEST RESULTS, and 30 DAYS OF FREE FOOD
Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting a research study for healthy men and women age 18 to 45 to better understand the effects of dietary potassium and salt on blood vessel health.
The purpose of this study is to determine if a high potassium diet can lessen the effect of salt on blood vessel function in people with normal blood pressure.
There are 4 study visits over approximately 4 months at the UD campus. All participants will receive free food and information about their blood pressure, cholesterol level and body fat.
Interested individuals in the age range can fill out the interest form and will be contacted by the research team to set up an initial health screening at the University of Delaware to see if they are eligible to participate.
Study Details
- Receive free food for three 10-day study periods, totaling 30 days of provided food
- Receive information on your blood pressure, cholesterol and body fat
- Financial compensation provided up to $300
- Eat provided food for three 10-day study periods
- Attend 4 visits at the University of Delaware plus food pickups
You may be eligible to participate if you…
- Are a healthy man or woman age 18 to 45
- Have normal body weight
- Have normal blood pressure
- Are a non-smoker in reasonably good health
- Can attend visits at the University of Delaware
*Filling out the interest form does not guarantee you will be elligible for the study. Once you've filled out the interest form you will be contacted by the research team with next steps.
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