Nitrate supplement for high blood pressure in pregnancy
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a nitrate supplement (similar to beetroot) can help control chronic high blood pressure in early pregnancy. It is for women already taking methyldopa and enrolled before 16 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic high blood pressure (before pregnancy or before 20 weeks).
- You are taking only methyldopa for blood pressure.
- You are less than 16 weeks pregnant (confirmed by ultrasound).
- You are 18 years or older and able to give consent.
- You do not have severe uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, heart, kidney, or liver disease.
- You are not allergic to beetroot and do not smoke, drink heavily, or use illicit drugs.
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