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China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial 2 for Participants With Hypertension and MTHFR 677 TT Genotype
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…
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT04974151
PhasePHASE4
Enrollment24000
SponsorShenzhen Ausa Pharmed Co.,Ltd
Age45 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Hypertension, MTHFR 677 TT Genotype
About this study
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.
Interventions
- Drug: Amlodipine besylate — The amlodipine used in this study is a listed product.
- Drug: 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.
- Drug: 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) — The 5-MTHF used in this study is a listed product.
- Drug: Amlodipine placebo — Amlodipine placebos are dummy pills of amlodipine with identical appearance.
- Drug: Amlodipine folic acid placebo — Amlodipine folic acid placebos are dummy pills of amlodipine folic acid with identical appearance.
- Drug: 5-MTHF Placebos — 5-MTHF placebos are the dummy pills of 5-MTHF with identical appearance.
Primary outcomes
- First ischemic stroke (By the end of the fifth year of the study)
Eligibility information
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.).
Study locations
- First Affillated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui 233004 China
- 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
- Lianyungang Oriental Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222042 China
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.