Blood Pressure Lowering Effect of B-vitamins in Adults With a Genetic Pre-disposition to Elevated Blood Pressure.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

2564 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-06-28

Study Completion Date

2019-08-15

Brief Summary

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Approximately 12% of the world's population have a have a common C677T polymorphism in the gene encoding the folate metabolising enzyme, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). Homozygosity for the polymorphism (TT genotype) causes an increased requirement for the B-vitamins folic acid and riboflavin and more importantly results in an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (BP). Previous work from our Centre has demonstrated significantly higher BP in those with the TT genotype. This work has been conducted in cohorts with premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension without overt CVD, but the effect in younger, healthier individuals is unexplored. To date our studies have also focused on BP as the primary outcome, but newer markers of vascular health including central pressure and hemodynamics have emerged as superior prognostic indicators of CVD. The effect of the TT genotype on these measures is an area for investigation and may help us understand the mechanism linking the genotype with BP, which is currently unknown. As adults with the TT genotype have increased requirements for riboflavin and folic acid, and BP in TT adults appears to be riboflavin dependent, the influence of these vitamins on central measures is an area for consideration. Study Design This is an observational study investigating the blood pressure profiles of healthy adults aged 18-65 years, stratified by MTHFR genotype. Apparently healthy adults will be recruited from workplaces and the general community across Northern Ireland and screened for the polymorphism via buccal swab. Those with the TT genotype and a similar number of non-TT (i.e. CC/CT) genotype individuals will be contacted and asked to come to a one-off appointment. Brachial BP will be assessed by an electronic BP monitor, central BP and central haemodynamics (augmentation index, augmentation pressure and pulse wave velocity) will be assessed by SphygmoCor XCEL. In addition, anthropometric measurements, health and lifestyle infromation and a blood sample will be obtained. Data will be statistically analysed using SPSS software to if determine differences between gentoype groups exist.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Blood Pressure

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

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Study Groups

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