Olive power: could a natural supplement ease pregnancy hypertension?
NCT ID NCT07074548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether hydroxytyrosol, a natural antioxidant found in olives, can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in pregnant women with high blood pressure. 42 women took either a daily 10 mg hydroxytyrosol capsule or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers measured changes in blood markers of inflammation and blood pressure to see if the supplement offers any benefit.
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 antioxidant from olives)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural supplement to help manage blood pressure and inflammation in pregnant women with hypertension.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to all pregnant women, and the supplement may not significantly improve outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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24 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Singleton pregnancy with a live intrauterine fetus 2. Gestational age over 24 weeks. Gestational age is confirmed based on: * Last Menstrual Period (LMP) * First trimester ultrasound biometry 3. Belongs to the Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy group, with the following criteria: * Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia according to ACOG 2018 criteria * Chronic hypertension according to ACOG 2019 criteria * Superimposed preeclampsia according to ACOG 2018 criteria Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy with infection, including chronic infections such as tuberculosis (TB), HIV, or hepatitis B 2. Pregnancy with other complications (e.g., diabetes mellitus, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, malignancy, autoimmune disorders) 3. Refusal to participate in the study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Public Hospital
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 10430, Indonesia
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