Uric Acid, Klotho and Salt Sensitivity in Young Adults Born Preterm

Recruiting now · Early Phase 1

Conditions studied: Salt; Excess, Blood Pressure Disorders

In brief

The purpose of this research is to learn about how salt in the diet influences blood pressure in young adults who were born prematurely.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04026776

Run by

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

People needed

120

Starts

2020-09-02

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-29

Who can join

Age: 22 and older, up to 33. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Singleton birth
• Born at less than 34 weeks gestational age (preterm cohort)
• Born at greater than 36 weeks gestational age (term cohort)

You may not qualify if…

• Twin birth
• Congenital anomalies or genetic syndromes
• Currently pregnant or breast feeding
• Subject-reported history of hypertension
• Current use of antihypertensive medications
• Active cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• Heart failure
• Liver failure

Where it is running

• Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (enrolling)

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