Salt substitute trial to prevent high blood pressure in pregnancy
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether switching to a low-sodium salt substitute can help prevent high blood pressure disorders (like preeclampsia) during pregnancy. It is for pregnant people who are at increased risk and eat most meals at home.
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Who can take part
- Pregnant with one baby and less than 16 weeks along.
- Either have slightly high blood pressure or take one blood pressure medication, OR are 35 or older OR had obesity before pregnancy, OR had preeclampsia before, OR have diabetes.
- Or, have had at least two of these: a past pregnancy problem (like stillbirth or poor growth), personal or family history of high blood pressure in pregnancy, past gestational diabetes, sleep apnea, or being overweight before pregnancy.
- Eat at least two meals a day at home (including meals brought from home).
- Can attend regular pregnancy checkups and plan to finish the study.
- Willing to give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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