Status:

UNKNOWN

Cardiovascular and Autonomic Reactivity in Women With a History of Pre-eclampsia

Lead Sponsor:

Radboud University Medical Center

Conditions:

Preeclampsia

Eligibility:

FEMALE

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

A history of preeclampsia is associated with a low plasma volume and higher sympathetic activity. Methyldopa will suppress sympathetic activity to normal values. In this study, the researchers will te...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized double-blind placebo controlled cross-over study in formerly preeclamptic women with a contracted plasma volume. The researchers will test the effect of methyldopa on the cardiova...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primiparous
  • History of preeclampsia
  • Low plasma volume

Exclusion

  • Thrombophilia
  • Hypertension
  • Auto-immune disorder
  • Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00117546

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

December 1 2008

Last Update

June 8 2010

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Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center

Nijmegen, Netherlands