๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
To compare the consistency of 24-hour urinary aldosterone in the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism by oral sodium loading test between the second day method and the third day method
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
PA patients:
Inclusion criteria:
* Patients with hypertension and hypokalemia who have been diagnosed with primary aldosteronism following the latest version international guidelines for primary aldosteronism.
* Age: 20-70 years old, male and female;
* BMI: 18.5-23.9 kg/m2;
Exclusion criteria:
* Other causes of endocrine hypertension including pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, etc.
* Renal artery stenosis and low potassium due to other factors, such as renal tubular acidosis, Bartter syndrome, Gitelman syndrome, etc.
* History of hyperthyroidism, hepatic and renal insufficiency, malignant tumors, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and mental diseases,menstrual disorders Healthy volunteers
Inclusion criteria:
* Age: 20-70 years old, male and female;
* BMI: 18.5-23.9 kg/m2;
* Blood pressure: 90-120/60-80 mmHg on three consecutive office blood pressure readings;
* Female must have regular menstrual cycle (blood and urine samples should be taken during the non-menstrual period);
* Regular dietary habits;
* No medications taken within the past 1 month.
Exclusion criteria:
* History of hypokalemia.
* History of liver and kidney dysfunction, malignant tumors, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and psychiatric disorders, etc.
* Menstrual irregularities and taking contraceptive pills.
* History of hypertension
* Have taken any drugs including anti-inflammatory drugs, potassium diuretics, or special health products in the 4 weeks prior to the examination,