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Snus and Home Blood Pressure
Sponsor: University Hospital, Linkoeping
Summary
Snus is a type of snuff that is administered sublabially, that has not been studied regarding the effects on home blood pressure and metabolism on a longer time frame. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of snus on home BP within weeks to months in former snus users who continue to not use snus or relapse in daily snus use, respectively. The secondary aim is to evaluate the effects on metabolic measurements. The hypothesis is that BP will increase amongst the participants that resume snus intake. 28 healthy volunteers with a pre-existing daily use of snus will be recruited and followed during snus cessation. Home blood pressure, lipid and metabolic markers will be measured before and after snus cessation, as well as after snus relapse if such a relapse occurs.
Official title: The Effects of Snus on Home Blood Pressure and Metabolism
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2023-10-09
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Snus with or without tobacco
At baseline, participants have used the intervention daily for at least 30 days. They will then cease usage of the intervention abruptly. After 3 weeks, they may continue to abstain from the intervention or relapse at their own discretion.
Locations (1)
Primary Health Care Center Cityhälsan Centrum
Norrköping, Sweden