NCT00469846

Brief Summary

This study is intended to assess the efficacy of L-arginine supplementation with antioxidant vitamins delivered in a medical food in reducing the incidence of preeclampsia in a high-risk population.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
585

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2001

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
2 countries

2 active sites

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2001

Completed
5.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2006

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 4, 2007

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 7, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

May 8, 2007

Status Verified

April 1, 2007

First QC Date

May 4, 2007

Last Update Submit

May 7, 2007

Conditions

Keywords

Pre-EclampsiaHypertension,pregnancy-inducedPreterm labor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Development of preeclampsia

    During pregnancy

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Development of eclampsia

    During pregnancy

  • Occurrence of HELP syndrome

    During pregnancy

  • Occurrence of preterm labor, preterm premature rupture of the membranes

    During pregnancy

  • Gestational age at delivery

    End of pregnancy

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 32 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Previous pregnancy complicated with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Gestational age \>20 weeks \<34 weeks
  • Protein excretion \< 300 mg/day

You may not qualify if:

  • Multiple gestation
  • Major fetal anomaly
  • Pre-existing hypertension
  • Pre-existing renal disease
  • Diabetes
  • Collagen vascular disease
  • Cancer or strong family history of cancer in first degree relatives
  • Preexisting maternal disease requiring medication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Univesity of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-6142, United States

Location

Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes

Mexico City, D.F., 11000, Mexico

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Vadillo-Ortega F, Perichart-Perera O, Espino S, Avila-Vergara MA, Ibarra I, Ahued R, Godines M, Parry S, Macones G, Strauss JF. Effect of supplementation during pregnancy with L-arginine and antioxidant vitamins in medical food on pre-eclampsia in high risk population: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2011 May 19;342:d2901. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d2901.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pre-EclampsiaHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedObstetric Labor, Premature

Interventions

Ascorbic Acid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesHypertensionVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesObstetric Labor Complications

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sugar AcidsAcids, AcyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic ChemicalsHydroxy AcidsCarbohydrates

Study Officials

  • Felipe Vadillo-Ortega, M.D.,Ph.D.

    Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2007

First Posted

May 7, 2007

Study Start

January 1, 2001

Study Completion

November 1, 2006

Last Updated

May 8, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-04

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