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Can a vitamin and walking lower blood pressure in menopause?

NCT ID NCT07475208

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 112 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 80 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * women absent of menstruation for over one year, * Chinese, and * fulfill the criteria of elevated/stage I hypertension according to 2025 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults (i.e., blood pressure ≥120/80 mmHg based on an average of ≥2 readings obtained on ≥2 occasions) Exclusion Criteria: * presence of health conditions that contraindicate participation in exercise training, such as a history of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or musculoskeletal disorders, * a history of hysterectomy, * current use of vitamin B supplements and/or NAD precursors, * ongoing hormone replacement therapy within the past six months, * any changes in antihypertensive medication type or dosage within the last three months, or * engagement in regular physical activity, defined as at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week, during the three months prior to enrollment.

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