China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial 2 for Participants With Hypertension and MTHFR 677 TT Genotype

Recruiting now · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Hypertension, MTHFR 677 TT Genotype

In brief

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, triple-dummy, controlled trial in 24,000 Chinese men and women with hypertension and MTHFR 677 TT genotype. The study participants will be randomized to one of the three treatment groups: Group A: amlodipine tablet (5mg), taken orally, once daily, serving as active comparator. Group B: amlodipine folic acid 5.8mg tablet (5mg amlodipine and 0.8mg folic acid), taken orally, once daily. Group C: amlodipine folic acid 5.8mg tablet plus 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF, 0.4mg), taken orally, once daily. The primary endpoint is first ischemic stroke.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT04974151
Run by: Shenzhen Ausa Pharmed Co.,Ltd
People needed: 24000
Starts: 2024-08-22
Expected to finish: 2029-06-30
Last updated by the study team: 2025-02-26

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 74. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Men and women, aged ≥45 and <75 years.
Hypertension: Previously diagnosed with primary hypertension and has been taking antihypertensive medication within the past two weeks; OR has not been taking antihypertensive medications within the last two weeks, but meets the following criteria for hypertension: SBP≥140 mmHg and/or DBP≥90 mmHg (average of at least 2 measurements each time) at two separate (not on the same day) clinical visits.
MTHFR 677 TT genotype (based on the test results from the central laboratory during the screening period or a previous official test report from a laboratory with medical testing qualifications).
Voluntarily participates and has given signed informed consent.
Randomized-treatment phase inclusion criteria:
Good compliance during the run-in period, and unlikely to discontinue treatment;
No stroke or cardiovascular events during the run-in period;
The participant voluntarily agrees to continue the study.

You may not qualify if…

Previously diagnosed secondary hypertension;
Previously diagnosed stroke;
Previously diagnosed myocardial infarction;
Previously diagnosed heart failure;
Previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation;
Cardio-cerebral-kidney revascularization and/or other large arterial stent;
Currently on dialysis, or diagnosed with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease, or eGFR <30 mL/ min/1.73m²;
Known to have congenital (such as aortic stenosis) or acquired organic heart disease;
Known to have any of the following severe diseases or conditions:
Digestive system: i. Previously diagnosed with any form of viral hepatitis that is currently still in the active phase; ii. Abnormal liver function test before enrollment (any of ALT, AST, GGT, TBIL, DBIL test 3 times higher than normal, or ALB≤30g/L); iii. Subtotal gastrectomy and/or gastrojejunostomy;
Respiratory system: previously diagnosed with pulmonary heart disease;
Presence of malignant tumors or other severe diseases;
Presence of long-term gastrointestinal symptoms such as ; anorexia, decreased appetite, nausea, and abdominal bloating;
Previously diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and/or its related diseases.
Participant, at the investigator's discretion, is assessed to be unsuitable for the study, for reasons including but not limited to the presence of abnormal laboratory results, or clinical conditions;
Prior history of significant intolerance due to adverse reactions resulting from usage of amlodipine or other CCBs, valsartan or other ARBs, indapamide or other similar diuretics, metoprolol tartaric acid or other beta-blockers, or any drugs or health products containing folate or folic acid;
Regular consumption of folic acid or vitamin B compounds, or other compounds containing folic acid in the past 3 months;
The presence of any of the following conditions that could negatively influence a participant's ability to consent or participate in the trial:
Dementia;
Severe mental disorders;
Inability to express informed consent;
Unlikely to complete the study follow-up as specified by the protocol, or plans to relocate outside of the study area in the near future;
History of poor compliance when taking antihypertensive medications or is expected to have poor compliance during the study;
Refusal to participate, or inability to modify current drug regimen;
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; or subjects of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to use effective contraception during the study period.

Where it is running

Lianyungang Oriental Hospital — Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China (enrolling)
Bozhou People's Hospital — Bozhou, Anhui, China
Chizhou People's Hospital — Chizhou, Anhui, China
Taihe County People's Hospital — Fuyang, Anhui, China
Peking University First Hospital — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Yangjiang People's Hospital — Yangjiang, Guangdong, China
The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University — Guiyang, Guizhou, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Medicine — Huaihua, Hunan, China
Loudi Central Hospital — Loudi, Hunan, China
The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang — Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang — Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
Yancheng First People's Hospital — Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University — Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University — Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Weinan Central Hospital — Weinan, Shaanxi, China
Tengzhou Central People's Hospital — Zaozhuang, Shandong, China
Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital — Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Deyang People's Hospital — Deyang, Sichuan, China
First Affillated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University — Bengbu, Anhui, China
The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University — Luzhou, Sichuan, China

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