Olive compound could ease pregnancy hypertension

NCT ID NCT07298759

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether hydroxytyrosol, a natural antioxidant from olives, can improve blood vessel function in pregnant women with high blood pressure. Fifty-two women will take either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and ultrasound scans of the uterine and arm arteries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Hydroxytyrosol (a natural compound from olives)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help manage blood pressure and blood vessel health during pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 52 participants. The results may not be strong enough to change practice, and the supplement may not show clear benefits over placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorder preeclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Public Hospital

Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 10430, Indonesia

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