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| MasterFoods | INDUSTRY |
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Observing how cocoa effects the cardiovascular and renal system.
Study designed to assess the vascular benefits of drinking Cocoa that is rich in polyphenols. Vascular beds studied will include kidney, brain, eye, and periphery (finger). Time course of the effects will be studied in healthy normal (including elderly), and also in subjects with Type I and Type II diabetes. Renal blood flow will be determined by PAH/In u test clearance. Cranial ultrasound will be used to measure brain blood flow. Retinal blood flow will be assessed by specialized ultrasound/doppler device. Peripheral blood flow is measured by plethysmography. Urine and blood samples will be assayed for routine physiologic parameters, including hormone assessment, and also for the presence of cocoa metabolites.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | Other | Polyphenol rich or poor cocoa was administered to study subjects to measure hemodynamic responses and the role of nitric oxide in the renal vasodilator response. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Hemodynamic Measurements | Hourly measurements (5-6 hours total) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Blood Pressure | Hourly (5-6 hours) |
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Inclusion Criteria: Diabetes (Type I and II), with or without Hypertension, blood pressure <165/105
Exclusion Criteria: Under 18 or over 85 years old, women who are pregnant or able to become pregnant, history of heart attack, stroke or chest pain within the past 6 months, kidney disease, heart disease, severe high blood pressure not controlled by medication
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Diabetic (Type I and II)
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Norman K Hollenberg, M.D., Ph.D. | Brigham and Women's Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Ebrahim Barkouadh, M.D., M.P.H. | Brigham and Women's Hospital | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston | Massachusetts | 02115 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003920 | Diabetes Mellitus |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D044882 | Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000069956 | Chocolate |
| ID | Term |
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| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D019602 | Food and Beverages |
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Whole red blood cells will be retained for DNA analysis. Subjects may "opt-out" of genetic testing.