Amlodipine besylate: The amlodipine used in this study is a listed product.
Amlodipine besylate And Folic Acid: The amlodipine besylate and folic acid tablets have been approved for listing by the China Food and Drug Administration, approval number: Zhunzi H20180020.
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF): The 5-MTHF used in this study is a listed product.
Amlodipine placebo: Amlodipine placebos are dummy pills of amlodipine with identical appearance.
Amlodipine folic acid placebo: Amlodipine folic acid placebos are dummy pills of amlodipine folic acid with identical appearance.
5-MTHF Placebos: 5-MTHF placebos are the dummy pills of 5-MTHF with identical appearance.
Study summary
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.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
45 Years
Max age
74 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Men and women, aged ≥45 and \<75 years.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Voluntarily participates and has given signed informed consent.
Randomized-treatment phase inclusion criteria:
1. Good compliance during the run-in period, and unlikely to discontinue treatment;
2. No stroke or cardiovascular events during the run-in period;
3. The participant voluntarily agrees to continue the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Previously diagnosed secondary hypertension;
2. Previously diagnosed stroke;
3. Previously diagnosed myocardial infarction;
4. Previously diagnosed heart failure;
5. Previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation;
6. Cardio-cerebral-kidney revascularization and/or other large arterial stent;
7. Currently on dialysis, or diagnosed with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease, or eGFR \<30 mL/ min/1.73m²;
8. Known to have congenital (such as aortic stenosis) or acquired organic heart disease;
9. Known to have any of the following severe diseases or conditions:
1. 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;
2. Respiratory system: previously diagnosed with pulmonary heart disease;
3. Presence of malignant tumors or other severe diseases;
4. Presence of long-term gastrointestinal symptoms such as ; anorexia, decreased appetite, nausea, and abdominal bloating;
5. Previously diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and/or its related diseases.
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. Regular consumption of folic acid or vitamin B compounds, or other compounds containing folic acid in the past 3 months;
13. The presence of any of the following conditions that could negatively influence a participant's ability to consent or participate in the trial:
1. Dementia;
2. Severe mental disorders;
3. Inability to express informed consent;
4. 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;
5. History of poor compliance when taking antihypertensive medications or is expected to have poor compliance during the study;
14. Refusal to participate, or inability to modify current drug regimen;
15. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; or subjects of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to use effective contraception during the study period.
16. Within one month prior to the first visit, having participated in any clinical trial for a drug that has not yet been officially approved by the state or is not currently approved for sale; or currently participating in any clinical trial that could potentially impact the results of this study (medication use, drug efficacy, drug interaction, etc.).
Primary outcome measure(s)
First ischemic stroke — By the end of the fifth year of the study The primary aim of the trial is to determine whether amlodipine folic acid tablets (including Group B and Group C), compared to amlodipine alone (Group A), can further reduce the risk of first ischemic stroke among eligible participants with hypertension and the MTHFR 677 TT genotype.
Trial sites (20)
Facility
City
Region
Status
First Affillated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University
Bengbu
Anhui
Not Yet Recruiting
Bozhou People's Hospital
Bozhou
Anhui
Not Yet Recruiting
Chizhou People's Hospital
Chizhou
Anhui
Not Yet Recruiting
Taihe County People's Hospital
Fuyang
Anhui
Not Yet Recruiting
Peking University First Hospital
Beijing
Beijing Municipality
Not Yet Recruiting
Yangjiang People's Hospital
Yangjiang
Guangdong
Not Yet Recruiting
The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University
Guiyang
Guizhou
Not Yet Recruiting
The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Medicine
Huaihua
Hunan
Not Yet Recruiting
Loudi Central Hospital
Loudi
Hunan
Not Yet Recruiting
Lianyungang Oriental Hospital
Lianyungang
Jiangsu
Recruiting
The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang
Lianyungang
Jiangsu
Not Yet Recruiting
The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang
Lianyungang
Jiangsu
Not Yet Recruiting
Yancheng First People's Hospital
Yancheng
Jiangsu
Not Yet Recruiting
The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University
Ganzhou
Jiangxi
Not Yet Recruiting
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
Nanchang
Jiangxi
Not Yet Recruiting
Weinan Central Hospital
Weinan
Shaanxi
Not Yet Recruiting
Tengzhou Central People's Hospital
Zaozhuang
Shandong
Not Yet Recruiting
Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
Chengdu
Sichuan
Not Yet Recruiting
Deyang People's Hospital
Deyang
Sichuan
Not Yet Recruiting
The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
Luzhou
Sichuan
Not Yet Recruiting
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