Table 1 Eligibility criteria for participants of an 8-week randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of RBO or SFO plus a standard diet on coronary artery disease
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Being male | Having any history of serious cardiovascular events (i.e., surgery, thromboembolism, acute coronary syndrome, cardiogenic shock or coronary artery bypass graft) during the 6 months preceding the research |
Between 30 and 70 years | Having any comorbidities (i.e., kidney disorders, type 1 diabetes, concurrent viral infections, malignant diseases, or immune system-related disorders) |
Diagnosed with CAD | Having specific dietary habits or consumed dietary supplements during the month before the beginning of the study |
Having body mass index (BMI) less than 35 kg/m2 | Abuse of alcohol or drugs |
Any alterations in the therapeutic approaches or medications throughout the trial | |
Disinclination to participate or keep on the study owing to any reason |