Effect of dietary nitrate ingestion in stable angina
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN72085021 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN72085021 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | 18250 |
- Submission date
- 21/01/2015
- Registration date
- 21/01/2015
- Last edited
- 15/10/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
The opening up of blocked coronary arteries using a balloon that is passed through the artery and inflated (called angioplasty) has been a revolutionary technique for improving survival in people with heart disease. However, over time, in 5-10% of patients the treated artery becomes blocked, a phenomenon called restenosis. Recent evidence suggests that dietary nitrate, a chemical found naturally in high levels in green leafy vegetables including beetroot, has a range of biological effects in the body that might reduce restenosis. In this study we will investigate the effects of increasing dietary nitrate intake in patients having balloon angioplasty. The aim of this study is to determine whether increasing dietary nitrate intake, by eating vegetables that has a high nitrate content, might improve long term outcome in patients who have undergone balloon angioplasty. It has been shown previously that nitrate exerts effects on arteries that might prevent a heart attack. This study will test whether dietary nitrate might be useful in preventing arteries from becoming blocked in patients who are at risk of this happening.
Who can participate?
Adults aged at least 18 with stable angina and single/multiple coronary artery stenosis (i.e. narrowing) having elective balloon angioplasty surgery
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. Those in group 1 are given 4 mmol potassium nitrate capsules at least one month before and no more than three months before angioplasty surgery. Those in group 2 are given a placebo (potassium chloride). Blood samples are taken from each participant before they take the capsules and then at regular time periods over the next 24 hours in order to measure the amount of nitrite in the blood. Urine and saliva samples are also taken before the participants take the capsules and then 3 and 24 hours later in order to monitor the conversion of nitrate to nitrite and for assessment of bacteria in the mouth (oral). White cell activity and vascular function is also assessed by flow cytometry and pulse wave velocity respectively.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Not provided at time of registration
Where is the study run from?
Barts and The London (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
February 2015 to September 2015
Who is funding the study?
National Institute for Health Research (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Krishnaraj Rathod
Contact information
Scientific
Barts and The London
Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rutland Place
Charterhouse Square
London
EC1M 6BQ
United Kingdom
Study information
| Study design | Randomised; Interventional; Design type: Treatment |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised cross over trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please the contact details to request a patient information sheet |
| Scientific title | Investigation of the effect of dietary nitrate ingestion in stable angina |
| Study hypothesis | Consuming oral nitrate in the form of capsules improves blood levels of nitrate and therefore nitric oxide in individuals with hardening of blood vessels and blockages of vessels. |
| Ethics approval(s) | NRES Committee London - London Bridge, 06/11/2014, ref: 14/LO/1708 |
| Condition | Topic: Cardiovascular disease; Subtopic: Cardiovascular (all Subtopics); Disease: Cardiovascular |
| Intervention | Patients will be randomised to receive 4 mmol KNO3 or matched KCl capsules (placebo) with 250 ml of low nitrate containing water. This will occur at least 1 month and no more than 3 months prior to angioplasty. As this is a cross-over study, all patients will receive both the treatment and placebo capsules at different parts of the study. The whole duration of the study will be a maximum of 3 months with both limbs being conducted no sooner than 1 week apart and no later than 1 month apart. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | Assessment of circulating nitrite levels over a 24h period |
| Secondary outcome measures | N/A |
| Overall study start date | 01/02/2015 |
| Overall study end date | 30/09/2015 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 80 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | Planned Sample Size: 16; UK Sample Size: 16 |
| Participant inclusion criteria | 1. Age between 18-80 2. Stable angina diagnosed on coronary angiography 3. Not taking any additional vitamin or food supplements 4. Long term use of antiplatelet agents such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or anticoagulants such as warfarin, plus a statin for a period of no less than one year 5. A previous history of known ischaemic heart disease, diabetes and stroke is acceptable as long as the subject’s condition is deemed stable at time of recruitment into the trial by the practitioner at time of screening |
| Participant exclusion criteria | 1. Patients already on organic nitrate treatment (Nicorandil, ISMN, GTN) 2. Previous history of myocardial infarction (MI) or systolic dysfunction 3. Previous coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) 4. Current diagnosis of or treatment for malignancy, other than nonmelanoma skin cancer 5. Current life threatening condition other than vascular disease that may prevent a subject completing the study 6. Use of an investigational device or investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half lives (whichever is the longer) preceding the first dose of study medication 7. Patients considered unsuitable to participate by the research team (e.g., due to medical reasons, laboratory abnormalities, or subject’s unwillingness to comply with all study related procedures) 8. Severe acute infection, or significant trauma (burns, fractures) 9. Pregnancy. If there is any suggestion that a participant might be pregnant, a pregnancy test will be performed before recruitment 10. History of alcohol or drug abuse within the past 6 months 11. A history of heart failure NYHA class 24 or severe LV dysfunction LVEF<30% regardless of symptom status 12. Systemic autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease, or other conditions known to be associated with chronic inflammation such as inflammatory bowel disease 13. Subjects who have donated > 500mls blood within 56 days prior to study medication administration 14. Anaemia with Hb <10g/dl, or any other known blood disorder or significant illness that may affect platelet function, and coagulation. Known essential hypertension on antihypertensive medication is not a contraindication 15. Any non stable dosing of ongoing medication regimens throughout the study trial 16. A history of chronic viral hepatitis (including presence of hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C antibody or other chronic hepatic disorder) 17. Abnormal liver function due to acute or chronic liver conditions 3 x upper limit of normal at screening 18. Renal impairment with creatinine clearance (eGFR) of <50ml/min at screening 19. BMI <18.5 or > or = 40kg/m2 20. Any patient requiring insulin (whether they are suffering from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus) |
| Recruitment start date | 01/02/2015 |
| Recruitment end date | 30/09/2015 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
London
EC1M 6BQ
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University/education
Rutland Place
Charterhouse Square
London
EC1M 6BQ
England
United Kingdom
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/026zzn846 |
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Funders
Funder type
Government
Government organisation / National government
- Alternative name(s)
- National Institute for Health Research, NIHR Research, NIHRresearch, NIHR - National Institute for Health Research, NIHR (The National Institute for Health and Care Research), NIHR
- Location
- United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | To be confirmed at a later date |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRA research summary | 28/06/2023 | No | No |
Editorial Notes
15/10/2020: No publications found.
14/11/2017: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.
