Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:23 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:23 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04979793
Brief Summary:
The target population for our study is healthy nulliparous pregnant women (first pregnancy) between the 12-16 week of pregnancy.
If a subject is eligible, written consent will be obtained by person to person contact. Eligible participants will be randomized to receive either daily L-citrulline supplementation or placebo.
Detailed Description:
Healthy nulliparous pregnant women (first pregnancy) between the 12-16 week of pregnancy will be eligible for this study. The purpose of this study will be to determine if daily supplementation of oral L-citrulline can reduce the incidence of pregnancy induced hypertension. This will be a double blind study, subjects will be randomized to receive either L-citrulline (3 gram sachet) or a placebo for a total of 8 weeks. Participants will be asked to provide urine and blood samples at time of enrollment, be asked to respond to a phone survey to assess for side effects, and again be asked to provide urine and blood samples at the end of 8 weeks. Participants will continue with routine prenatal care throughout the study.
Study:
NCT04979793
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04979793