Clinical Trial: Effects of Oral L-Arginine on Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effects of Oral L-Arginine on Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of oral L-Arginine in pregnant women with chronic hypertension.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Current Primary Outcome: to evaluate blood pressure changes in pregnant women with chronic hypertension during oral arginine or placebo treatment in second trimester of gestation. [ Time Frame: 14 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: To evaluate if is necessary add a conventional therapy for hypertension, to evaluate the maternal and fetal outcomes and possible complications, to evaluate the safety of L-Arginine. [ Time Frame: 14 weeks ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Dates:
Date Received: December 11, 2007
Date Started: November 2007
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 9, 2009
Last Verified: September 2009