Can a vitamin and walking lower blood pressure in menopause?

NCT ID NCT07475208

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: ZHANG Jiaqi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether taking a vitamin B3-like supplement (nicotinamide riboside) combined with brisk walking twice a week can lower blood pressure in post-menopausal women with early-stage hypertension. 112 women will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: supplement plus walking, supplement only, walking only, or placebo. The trial lasts 10 weeks and measures blood pressure and blood markers of vascular health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) and brisk walking
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help post-menopausal women manage early high blood pressure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The combination may not lower blood pressure more than exercise alone, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

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hypertensive disorder

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HYPERTENSION (HTN)

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