Study folate in pregnancies with high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a vitamin called tetrahydrofolate may affect pregnancies with preeclampsia or increased risk of high blood pressure. Participants may receive the supplement to help researchers understand key biology and potential benefits or harms.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and either have preeclampsia (under 34 weeks) or are normotensive with low risk
- If you have preeclampsia: diagnosis was within the past 48 hours and no delivery is planned in the next week
- You get antenatal care at John Radcliffe Hospital
- You’re age 18 to 45, and you can agree to take part (informed consent)
- You can’t take folate supplements above 400 mcg in the third trimester, and your B12 must not be low
- You must not have certain heart, kidney, medication, or pregnancy/fetal conditions
Quick eligibility check
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