How Porridge With Different Salty Condiments Affects Blood Pressure and Vascular Health
Compares porridge with soya sauce, bean paste or salt on heart and blood vessel responses.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Sodium-rich COndiments Unifying Health and Taste
Key facts
- Where
- Singapore, SingaporeSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 50 and 75 years old?
Source: NCT07397754, who can take part
Where in Singapore
- Clinical Nutrition Research CentreSingapore, SingaporeTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
- Trial code
- NCT07397754
- Record updated
- 9 February 2026
- Original description
This research aims to develop an evidence-based classification for sodium-rich condiments (natremic index) based on their CVD-related risks. It is hypothesised that the acute cardiovascular and physiological response (effectively extrapolated to long-term CVD risks) to meals prepared with various sodium-rich condiments can be leveraged upon for the development of such an index that will systematically classify sodium-rich condiments based on the risk they present to cardiovascular health.Read full original descriptionShow less
Sodium-rich COndiments Unifying Health and Taste
This research aims to develop an evidence-based classification for sodium-rich condiments (natremic index) based on their CVD-related risks. It is hypothesised that the acute cardiovascular and physiological response (effectively extrapolated to long-term CVD risks) to meals prepared with various sodium-rich condiments can be leveraged upon for the development of such an index that will systematically classify sodium-rich condiments based on the risk they present to cardiovascular health.
Inclusion: ≥ 50, < 75 years old; Male or postmenopausal female (self-reported); ≥ 50 kg body weight; Systolic blood pressure (≥ 130, < 160 mmHg) or diastolic blood pressure (≥ 85, < 100 mmHg); Willing and able to follow intervention protocol; Ability to identify basic tastes (determined by taste discrimination test); English speaking.
Exclusion: Prescribed and taking medication which may affect study outcomes (i.e. for blood pressure management, blood thinning etc.) in consultation with study physician (Prof Melvin Leow) and PI(Dr Darel Toh); Taking dietary supplements which may affect study outcomes one month prior to their first visit in consultation with study physician, PI and study team; Drug abuse within last 5 years; History or known present diagnosis of hematological (G6PD and coagulation disorders), hepatic (hepatitis B and C), renal, gastrointestional or other relevant disease / disorders which may affect the outcomes of interest in consultation with study physician, PI and study team; History of arteriovenous shunt or mastectomy; History or present diagnosis of HIV and/or tuberculosis; History of severe vasovagal syncope (blackouts or near faints) following blood draw; Allergic or intolerance to intervention foods; Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus (i.e. fasting blood glucose ≥ 7.0 mmol/L or HbA1c ≥ 6.5 %); Obesity (BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m2); Women who are pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy; Excessive alcoholic beverage consumption > 2 servings per day (1 serving defined as 360 mL beer, 150 mL wine or 45 mL distilled spirits); Smoking (cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar, pipe, vape); Engaging in habitual vigorous physical activity (as defined by physical activity questionnaire-PAR); Dislike or unwilling to consume intervention foods; Photophobic (sensitivity to intense lights and colours), particularly to intense red lights; Has sinus problems problems that affect taste and smell; Involvement in other clinical studies that may influence the outcome of the study; An ASTAR Staff; A study team member or their immediate family member.