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NCT Number: NCT00201500

Left Ventricular and Endothelial Function in Preeclampsia

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine whether the left ventricular function is impaired in women with preeclampsia relative to healthy pregnant controls, (2) to examine whether the endothelial function is impaired in women with preeclampsia relative to healthy pregnant controls, and (3) to examine whether there is a post partum impairment in left ventricular and endothelial function.

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Key information

Conditions

Preeclampsia Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced Pre-Eclampsia Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

NTNU

Trondheim, N-7491, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • >18 years of age
  • Case: Clinical diagnosis of preeclampsia,
  • Control: Systolic BP <140 mmHg and diastolic BP <90 mmHg

Exclusion criteria

  • Known hypertension or other cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes/gestational diabetes
  • Multiple gestation

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Left Ventricular Function

    Time frame: 3 months

  2. Endothelial Function

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Other

Collaborators

  • Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF

Registry information

Official study title

Left Ventricular and Endothelial Function in Preeclampsia, a Case Control Study

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2005
Study completion
2006
First posted
Sep 20, 2005
Registry last updated
Aug 4, 2016

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