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N/A N=25 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Effect of L-Arginine and Pycnogenol on Light to Moderate Hypertension and Endothelial Function

Endothelial Dysfunction · Hyperhomocysteinemia · Hypertension Grade I, Subgroup "Borderline" (WHO)

Enrolled (actual)
25
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Endothelial Function Between the Visit at Start of Supplementation Phase and the Visit on the Final Day of the 4 Week Supplementation Phase (Delta "lnRHI") — 0.070; -0.052 Delta lnRHI [Index]

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Verum (Dietary_supplement); Placebo (Dietary_supplement)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 40+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Dr. Loges & Co. GmbH
Primary completion
Aug 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Endothelial Function Between the Visit at Start of Supplementation Phase and the Visit on the Final Day of the 4 Week Supplementation Phase (Delta "lnRHI")
0.070; -0.052
SECONDARY
Mean of Blood Pressure Measured Daily at the Last 7 Days of the 4 Week Intervention Period.
132.8; 133.2; 82.2; 83.5
SECONDARY
Homocystein Level Determined on the Final Day of the 4 Week Intervention Period.
9.10; 11.95
SECONDARY
Asymmetric Dimethyl Arginine (ADMA) Level Determined on the Final Day of the 4 Week Intervention Period.
0.638; 0.632
SECONDARY
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Determined on the Final Day of the 4 Week Intervention Period.
5.37; 5.34

Summary

The effect of a combination product (Verum ) with L-arginine, Pycnogenol, vitamin K2, R-(+)-alpha-lipoic acid and vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid is investigated in a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study. Volunteers with hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia are randomly assigned to the dietary supplement or placebo.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • borderline blood pressure (systolic 130-149)
  • homocystein level >10µmol/l

Exclusion Criteria

e.g.

  • BMI 32kg/m2
  • use of antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and statins
  • cardiovascular diseases e.g. stroke, myocardial infarction
  • use of L-arginine and other dietary supplements
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02392767). 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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