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Pre-EclampsiaPhase 2NCT03419364

Study of Nicotinamide in Early Onset Preeclampsia

A Phase 2 study testing nicotinamide in people with Pre-Eclampsia and Pregnancy Related, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Phase II Study of 2.5 gm of nicotinamide, given daily in 3 divided doses, to measure effect on maternal blood pressure in women with early onset preeclampsia and to determine peak and trough levels of nicotinamide. We will compare peak and trough levels in healthy non-pregnant and healthy pregnant participants. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Pre-Eclampsia, Pregnancy Related
What is being tested?
nicotinamide
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
23 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Nov 2017to 31 Aug 2021
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • Pre-existing renal disease (creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL)
  • Any pre-existing medical condition that would increase risk for liver toxicity (e.g. hepatitis B or C; HIV; Isoniazid (INH) use)
  • Eclampsia; cerebral edema on CT/MRI; headache unrelieved by analgesics
  • Evidence of liver dysfunction (LFTs > 2x ULN)
  • Thrombocytopenia (platelets < 100,000 mm³)
  • Pulmonary edema
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  • HELLP syndrome
  • Evidence of fetal compromise: Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW) < 5th percentile; or BPP < 6; or absent or reverse diastolic UA blood flow; or oligohydramnios (MVP < 2 cm)
  • Placental abruption defined as unexplained vaginal bleeding
  • Preterm labor defined as regular contractions and cervical change
  • Any condition deemed by the investigator to be a risk to mother or fetus in completion of the study
  • Any condition deemed by the investigator to require delivery within 48 hours

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • UNC at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

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About this study

Official title: Phase II Study of Nicotinamide in Early Onset Preeclampsia

Phase II Study of 2.5 gm of nicotinamide, given daily in 3 divided doses, to measure effect on maternal blood pressure in women with early onset preeclampsia and to determine peak and trough levels of nicotinamide. We will compare peak and trough levels in healthy non-pregnant and healthy pregnant participants.

Read the detailed description

See brief summary above

Being tested
nicotinamide
Medical subject headings
Pre-Eclampsia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • nicotinamideDrug

    Also called niacinamide

    2.5 gm nicotinamide given orally in 3 divided doses: 1000 mg in morning and evening, 500 mg at noon/midday

Study groups in NCT03419364
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Nicotinamide - pre-eclampsiaExperimentalAll participants will receive study agent
Receives: Drug: nicotinamide
Nicotinamide - healthy pregnantExperimentalAll participants will receive study agent 1000mg in single dose
Receives: Drug: nicotinamide
Healthy Non-PregnantExperimentalAll participants will receive study agent 1000mg in single dose
Receives: Drug: nicotinamide

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Mean Arterial Blood Pressure (MAP)

    Blood pressure (mmHg) will be used to observe the effect of nicotinamide. The highest MAP (defined as the highest MAP within the 24 hour period prior to the administration of study agent) and the highest MAP through 24 hours after study drug administration.

    Measured: Baseline, 48 hours

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Number of Participants With Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) =/> 3x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN)

    Measured: Within 24 hours of any dose, up to a maximum 4 weeks

  2. Number of Participants With Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) =/> 3x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN)

    Measured: Within 24 hours of any dose, up to a maximum 4 weeks

  3. Number of Participants With Maternal Side Effects

    Maternal side effects are defined as: facial erythema, hives, sore mouth, dry hair, fatigue, flushing, headache, nausea, and heart burn.

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  4. Percentage of Women Maternal Abdominal Tenderness

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  5. Percentage of Women With Headache Unrelieved by Oral Analgesics

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  6. Percentage of Women With Hematocrit Decrease of More Than 3%

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  7. Percentage of Women With Less Than 500 cc Urine Output in 24 Hours

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  8. Percentage of Fetuses With Category III Non Stress Test Results

    A Non Stress Test is a determination of the current well-being of the fetus, as measured by the fetal heart rate. Category I indicates that the fetus is in a state of well-being and is tolerating the intrauterine environment. Category II indicates a fetal heart rate that is showing some signs of distress. In this instance, obstetric providers will try to improve the intrauterine environment to allow the pregnancy to continue. Category III relates to a fetus whose well-being is compromised - usually requiring rapid intervention, ie expedient delivery.

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose, up to a maximum of 4 weeks

  9. Percentage of Fetuses With Biophysical Profile < 6

    Measured: From initial administration of study agent until 24 hours post last dose

  10. Mean Peak Nicotinamide Level

    The mean was calculated for each group using blood samples drawn on Day 1 at 1 hour post 1000 mg nicotinamide administration routinely given at 8 a.m. Peak nicotinamide level expected at 1 hour post dose.

    Measured: at 1 hour post 1000 mg nicotinamide administration on Day 1

  11. Mean Trough Concentration Nicotinamide Administration

    The mean was calculated for each group for blood samples drawn on Day 1 8 hours post 1000 mg nicotinamide administration routinely given at 8 a.m. Trough nicotinamide level is measured immediately prior to the next dose.

    Measured: 8 hours after the 8 a.m. 1000 mg nicotimamide administration on Day 1

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Feb 2018
  2. Study start1 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2021
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2021

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
All participants will receive study agent. 2.5 gm nicotinamide given orally in 3 divided doses (1000 in morning, 500 in afternoon, 1000 at bedtime).
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03419364
Sponsor's protocol ID
17-0693
Other IDs
1R03HD092370-01
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
26 Jan 2018
Last updated
8 Sep 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing nicotinamide in people with Pre-Eclampsia and Pregnancy Related, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Sep 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Sep 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Mean Arterial Blood Pressure (MAP) (time frame: Baseline, 48 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Sep 2022.

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