Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Nitrate-rich Beetroot Juice in Pregnant Women With High Blood Pressure
Lead Sponsor:
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Swedish Research Council
Swedish Heart Lung Foundation
Conditions:
Preeclampsia
Hypertension
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious syndrome that affects 3-7% of all pregnant women. PE is characterized by hypertension and kidney problems after the 20th week of pregnancy and is associated ...
Detailed Description
OVERALL PURPOSE: 1\. Study the underlying disease mechanisms in preeclampsia Investigate the physiological effects of dietary nitrate in preeclampsia, in order to increase the production of nitric ox...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult and decision-making patient who:
- is pregnant from week 20
- has normal blood pressure (controls) or high blood pressure during the current pregnancy (either chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension or preeclampsia)
- are cared for at Danderyd Hospital (Women's Clinic; Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Exclusion
- Type 1 diabetes
- Vegetarians and vegans
- Regular use/need for proton pump inhibitors (PPi)
- Smoker
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05241327
Start Date
January 1 2022
End Date
May 30 2023
Last Update
February 15 2022
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Danderyd Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden, SE-18257