Completed Studies
China Plant Sterol Trial - CPST
The primary aim of this trial is to determine the effect on LDL cholesterol levels of two different doses of the plant sterol delivered as milk tea compared to placebo in an adult Chinese population. The key secondary aim is to establish the effects of the same intervention on total cholesterol levels...
China Salt Substitute Study - CSSS
The primary aim of this study is to determine the long-term effects of a low-sodium, high-potassium salt substitute on blood pressure among people at high risk from cardiovascular disease in Northern China. The study is a double-blind randomised trial. There will be 600 participants recruited and followed up for 12 months through an established network of hospital-based clinics in Northern China...
Dietary Intervention in e-Shopping Trial - DIeT
The DIeT study aims to determine the effects of highly tailored dietary advice on the amount of fat purchased by consumers using a commercial Internet-shopping service. DIeT is a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial in which participants were enrolled and followed over a three month period...
Internet-based Cholesterol Assessment Trial - I-CAT
The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a consumer-mediated, Internet-based strategy for the identification and management of inherited high cholesterol levels. An interactive website collects basic information about risk and provides tailored advice about optimal management. The value of the website will be evaluated using a randomised controlled design...
Sodium in Bread Study
The aim of this study was to determine whether it is possible to reduce the salt content of bread without spoiling its taste. 110 participants were randomly assigned to either six consecutive weeks of bread with 100% usual sodium content or six weeks of bread in which the sodium content was reduced from 100% to 75%. People's ability to detect difference in the bread and their perceptions of taste, flavour and acceptability were recorded each week ...