The effect of inorganic nitrite on endothelial function in ischaemia-reperfusion in the human forearm

ISRCTN ISRCTN57823880
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN57823880
Protocol serial number N0205168931
Sponsor Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Funders Barts and The London NHS Trust (UK), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) (UK), NHS R&D Support Funding
Submission date
29/09/2006
Registration date
29/09/2006
Last edited
11/10/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr A Ahluwalia
Scientific

Barts and The London
Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
John Vane Science Centre
Charterhouse Square
London
EC1M 6BQ
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)20 7882 3412
Email a.ahluwalia@qmul.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised single-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study
Secondary study designRandomised cross over trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleThe effect of inorganic nitrite on endothelial function in ischaemia-reperfusion in the human forearm
Study objectivesTo determine whether giving additional inorganic nitrite protects the lining of the blood vessels from being damaged by an interruption in the flow of blood.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCardiovascular
InterventionAdditional inorganic nitrite vs no additional inorganic nitrite
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Added 27/02/2008: Reduction in forearm endothelial dysfunction (responses to acetylcholine) due to ischaemia-reperfusion with pre-ischaemic infusion of sodium nitrite

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Added 27/02/2008: Effect of nitrite on reperfusion

Completion date01/11/2012

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Healthy volunteer
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit45 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration10
Key inclusion criteriaAdded 27/02/2008:
1. Healthy subjects
2. Aged 18-45
3. Have volunteered themselves and are willing to sign the consent form
Key exclusion criteriaAdded 27/02/2008:
1. Healthy subjects unwilling to consent
2. History of hypertension, diabetes or hypertensive on BP measurement
3. Pregnant or any possibility that a subject may be pregnant unless in the latter case a pregnancy test is performed with a negative result
4. History of any serious illnesses, including infectious diseases as above
5. Subjects taking systemic medication (other than the oral contraceptive pill)
Date of first enrolment02/08/2005
Date of final enrolment01/11/2012

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Barts and The London
London
EC1M 6BQ
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

11/10/2017: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.