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A LARGE-SCALE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED TRIAL TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF SODIUM REDUCTION ON STROKE: THE CHINA SALT SUBSTITUTE AND STROKE STUDY (SSaSS)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Dietary sodium reduction for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 20,996 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
The study is a large scale cluster randomised trial to evaluate the effects of sodium reduction based upon the use of salt substitute on the risk of stroke defined as the occurrence of stroke and stroke deaths. The corresponding null hypothesis that will be tested is that sodium reduction will have no effect upon stroke risk. The secondary objectives are to determine effects of sodium reduction on major vascular events and total mortality.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Ongoing dietary advice and a supply of a reduced-sodium added-potassium salt substitute