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N/A N=21 Randomized Double-blind Basic Science

Dietary Nitrates and Vascular Function in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease

Enrolled (actual)
21
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Vasodilator Capacity — 16.2; 16.4; 16.5; 14.2 ml/100ml tissue/min

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Sodium Nitrate (Dietary_supplement); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Iowa
Primary completion
Jun 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Vasodilator Capacity
16.2; 16.4; 16.5; 14.2; 11.6; 14.1
PRIMARY
Change in Arterial Stiffness
13.8; 12.8; 10.5; 11.0
PRIMARY
Change in Functional Capacity - Distance Walked in 6 Minutes
387; 425; 423; 427

Summary

The overarching question addressed in the current project is: Does dietary nitrate supplementation (8 weeks) improve physiological function in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? The investigators will specifically address whether dietary nitrate supplementation enhances blood vessel function, blood pressure regulation, and exercise capacity. The proposed project uses an array of clearly defined measurements which will allow investigators to quantify blood vessel function (vasodilator responsiveness and arterial stiffness), blood pressure (variability and responsiveness to stress), and functional capacity before and after 8 weeks of dietary supplementation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Documented peripheral artery disease
  • Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) 180 mmHg or diastolic pressure > 100 mmHg
  • Hypotension (resting systolic BP < 90 mmHg)
  • Smoking or history of smoking within past one year
  • Use of phosphodiesterase V inhibitor drugs
  • Women with history of hormone replacement therapy within the past 6 months
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01983826). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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