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Sodium and Fructose Study

for healthy individuals 18 to 45

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RECEIVE UP TO $300 AND HEALTH TEST RESULTS

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Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting research for healthy individuals ages 18 to 45 to learn the impact of dietary salt and fructose on blood pressure and inflammation.


The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of dietary salt and fructose on blood pressure and inflammation.


Interested individuals in the age range can fill out the interest form and will be contacted by the lab to set up an initial health screening at the University of Delaware to see if they are qualified to participate.

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Study Details

Why Should I Participate?

  • Receive up to $300
  • Receive the results from a standard physical exam

  • Help UD researchers understand how dietary salt and fructose impact blood pressure and inflammation

  • Free parking for all study visits

What's Involved?

  • Be willing to undergo 3 different diets for 7 days each
  • Blood work and blood vessel testing at Star Campus
  • 8 study visits at the University of Delaware and take place over approximately 3 months
  • Wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours before 3 of the visits

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible to participate if you…

  • Are a healthy individual age 18 to 45

  • Have a normal body weight and blood pressure.

  • Are a non-smoker in reasonably good health.
  • Can attend visits at the University of Delaware

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*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. 

For More Information Contact Our Lab

Cardiovascular Physiology Research Laboratory

at the University of Delaware
 302-831-3181

https://sites.udel.edu/farquhar-lab/

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