The Clinical Nutrition Research Center at Illinois Institute of Technology is holding a research study to determine if an extract made from grape seeds might help control blood pressure.

What is required?

• Screening and pre-study visit at the clinical nutrition research center (about 1.5 hours)
• TWO Study Days at the CNRC at Galvin Tower: 2 full-day visits
• TWO Pick Up visits
• Blood samples will be collected at each visit
• Evaluate the flexibility of your blood vessels using ultrasound
• Consume the grapeseed supplement for 42 days and wear 24-hour blood pressure cuff before each 4-hour study day
• Compensation is $535 and includes transportation

Who is eligible?

• 28–70 years of age
• Elevated Blood Pressure 120-140 (systolic) mmHg and <90 mmHg (diastolic)
• Blood glucose 100–125 mg/dL
• Weight at least 110 pounds
• BMI no greater than 35

Questions? Call 312-567-5300 or email freemanstudies@illinoistech.edu.