Hypertension, pregnancy-induced
MONDO:0024664A hypertensive disorder that develops during pregnancy.
Also known as: hypertension associated disorders of pregnancy, hypertension-associated pregnancy disorder, pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational hypertension, hypertension complicating pregnancy, hypertension induced by pregnancy, hypertension, gestational, hypertension, pregnancy induced
272 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New trial aims to protect Moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 9-month program for women who had preeclampsia during their first pregnancy. The program includes online screening, group meetings, and a smartphone app to help monitor blood pressure and weight. Researchers want to see if it improves heart health and promotes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could treating mild hypertension in pregnancy help babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether treating mild high blood pressure (stage 1 hypertension) during pregnancy can improve baby birth weight. 74 pregnant people with blood pressure between 130-139/80-89 mmHg will be randomly assigned to either active treatment with blood pressure medication …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help delay preterm birth in preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether metformin, a diabetes drug, can safely prolong pregnancy in women with preterm preeclampsia. Currently, the only treatment is early delivery, which risks the baby's health. The study will enroll 294 women across Nordic countries, giving them metfo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lina Bergman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests enalapril to shield new moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving enalapril, a standard blood pressure medicine, to women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy can help control their blood pressure after childbirth. Researchers will enroll 60 postpartum women and randomly assign them to enalapril or usual care…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which pill combo tames Post-Birth hypertension best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of nifedipine and enalapril controls high blood pressure after childbirth better than nifedipine and labetalol. It involves 200 postpartum women with persistent hypertension. The goal is to reduce hospital stays, readmissions, and severe blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to reduce pregnancy risks from hypertension and diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app (MOM-HD) can help pregnant women with high blood pressure or diabetes monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar at home. About 864 women in Nepal will either use the app plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if home…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coaching and home monitoring aim to tame high blood pressure in women after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile health program—combining home blood pressure monitoring with virtual coaching—can help midlife women control high blood pressure after having had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (like preeclampsia). About 50 women who had such a pregnancy 10…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Placental clues from a past pregnancy may guide treatment to prevent future complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests whether using placental tissue analysis from a prior complicated pregnancy can guide treatment with the blood thinner enoxaparin to reduce the risk of recurrent adverse outcomes. The study enrolls women who had a previous pregnancy affected by early deliver…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test after delivery could prevent deadly preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in Nepal tests whether a blood test before delivery can predict which women will develop dangerous high blood pressure after giving birth. Women at high risk will receive a care bundle including remote blood pressure monitoring, education, and medication to manage thei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple nudge after childbirth could transform lifelong health for moms with chronic conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help new mothers with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression transition smoothly from obstetric to primary care after giving birth. The program includes automatically scheduling a primary care visit, sending personalized…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple toolkit tame pregnancy diabetes and hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a structured behavioral program called the BMW Toolkit for pregnant women with both gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. The toolkit includes diet, exercise, sleep, and self-care guidance delivered over 7-8 sessions. Researchers will compare b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of the Punjab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for women's hearts after preeclampsia: drug trial targets hidden damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug eplerenone can improve blood flow to the heart better than another drug (chlorthalidone) in women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy and now have high blood pressure. About 90 women will take one of the two medications daily for 48 weeks. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five minutes a day: breathing training may tame pregnancy blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple breathing exercise, called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), can safely lower blood pressure in pregnant women during their third trimester. Participants do 5 to 8 minutes of breathing against light or moderate resistance each day for …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: study tests free groceries for pregnant women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will give 800 pregnant women biweekly food kits with fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to see if it improves their diet and pregnancy outcomes. Participants will be followed from early pregnancy through birth. The goal is to learn whether providing healthy fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Texas A&M University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash for carrots: could food funds fix pregnancy weight gain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether providing money specifically for healthy foods helps pregnant women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 women will either get standard nutrition advice or that plus up to $3,000 for healthy groceries. Researchers will compare weight gain between th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New decision aid aims to cut heart disease risk in women after complicated pregnancies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid—a tool that provides information and goal-setting exercises—to help women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy take steps to protect their heart health after childbirth. The goal is to improve engagement in preventive care like blood pressu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Couples who sleep together, get healthy together? new study tests sleep program for partners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a tea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which pill works best for postpartum high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common blood pressure medications, labetalol and nifedipine, in 110 new mothers with postpartum hypertension. The goal is to see which drug controls blood pressure better and reduces the need for ongoing medication beyond six weeks after delivery. Particip…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Aspirin after preeclampsia: a simple pill to protect new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking low-dose aspirin for six months after childbirth can help blood vessels heal and lower blood pressure in women who had preeclampsia. About 60 new mothers will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple treatment can redu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Malamo Countouris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can your phone help control Post-Birth blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two mobile health strategies for managing high blood pressure after pregnancy. 770 new mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension will use either a 12-week or 10-day text-based blood pressure monitoring program. The goal is to see which approach better lowers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New injection aims to tame dangerous pregnancy condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of CBP-4888 in 60 pregnant women hospitalized with preterm preeclampsia, a serious condition involving high blood pressure and organ stress. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can lower a harmful protein called sFlt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Comanche Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study aims to keep moms healthy after birth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way of caring for new mothers and their babies together, called MOMI PODS. It focuses on moms who had heart or mental health problems during pregnancy. The goal is to see if this coordinated care model improves health and reduces risks like postpartum depre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Daily aspirin may shield hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily low-dose aspirin for six months after childbirth can improve heart function in women who had preeclampsia. Preeclampsia can raise a protein called Activin A, which may harm the heart. The trial will compare aspirin to a placebo in 180 women…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Heart risk after pregnancy: coaching plus monitoring shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a 10-week health coaching program from a community health worker to remote blood pressure monitoring helps women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 240 women will be followed for 6 months after delivery. The goal is to see if the combine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple hormone improve preeclampsia outcomes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether giving progesterone (17 OHPC) to pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia before 34 weeks can improve outcomes for both mother and baby. The study will enroll 60 participants at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Researchers will m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a mitochondrial antioxidant help manage preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether MitoQ, a mitochondrial antioxidant, can improve blood vessel function and placental health in pregnant people with severe preeclampsia. Researchers will measure blood flow in the arm, skin, and placenta to see if MitoQ helps restore normal function and pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a drug for rare blood disorder help pregnant women with severe preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests ravulizumab (Ultomiris) in 14 pregnant individuals with severe preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome before 34 weeks of pregnancy. The drug aims to block part of the immune system that may drive these dangerous conditions. Researchers will measure blood markers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a simple vitamin help pregnant women with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special form of folic acid (5-MTHF) can improve blood vessel health in pregnant women with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. Researchers will measure key molecules in the blood, placenta, and umbilical cord to see if the supplement helps. The tri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Pregnant women with high blood pressure may skip some clinic visits with new telehealth study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares managing chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy using telehealth visits and home blood pressure monitoring versus standard in-person clinic visits. Pregnant women aged 18-45 with chronic hypertension can join. The goal is to see if this approach is safe …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could beetroot juice help Moms-to-Be with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a natural substance called inorganic nitrate can safely lower blood pressure in pregnant women with chronic hypertension. About 144 women will receive either nitrate or a placebo from the second trimester onward. The goal is to see if nitrate reduces the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a common pill protect new Moms' hearts after complicated pregnancies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spironolactone, a blood pressure pill, can help women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy avoid long-term heart issues. About 200 women with overweight and recent hypertensive pregnancy will take the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks after del…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New home monitoring program aims to protect hearts of nigerian mothers after hypertensive pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a home blood pressure monitoring program for 1,200 women in Nigeria who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. The program includes patient education, home BP monitors, follow-up care, and free medication if needed. Researchers want to see if this approach lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tests smart blood pressure monitoring to protect new moms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a cloud-connected blood pressure monitoring program for new mothers with high blood pressure disorders. The goal is to see if remote monitoring helps more women track their blood pressure after giving birth and reduces hospital readmissions. About 540 pregnant an…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a common diabetes pill protect new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce heart and blood vessel risks in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for six months after delivery. The goal is to see if the drug imp…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a statin help save babies from early delivery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily dose of pravastatin, a common heart medication, can safely prolong pregnancy in women diagnosed with severe early-onset preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction. The trial will include 154 pregnant women between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation, rando…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study aims to find best blood pressure pill for moms after delivery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common blood pressure medications, Nifedipine and Labetalol, to see which works better and is safer for women who develop high blood pressure after giving birth. About 500 new mothers will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs. The goal is to reduce…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a daily baby aspirin help moms recover from severe preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a low-dose aspirin (81 mg) daily for three weeks after giving birth can improve blood vessel function in women who had severe preeclampsia. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive either aspirin or a placebo. The main goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Aspirin after preeclampsia: could a simple pill protect Women's hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowWomen who had preeclampsia are four times more likely to develop heart disease later in life, possibly due to lasting blood vessel damage. This early-phase trial tests whether taking low-dose aspirin (162 mg daily) can improve blood vessel function in 40 women who had preeclampsi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Blood pressure drug may extend pregnancy in preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThe ACHIEVE trial is testing whether giving pregnant women with preeclampsia or high blood pressure medication to keep their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg can safely prolong their pregnancy. The study will enroll 132 women between 23 and 35 weeks of pregnancy who have mild for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could your own cells help you get pregnant? new trial explores NK cell therapy for infertility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a woman's own natural killer cells, processed in a lab and infused into her uterus, can improve uterine immune function and lead to successful pregnancy. It includes 14 women with a history of recurrent miscarriage, failed IVF, unexplained inf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Which pill works best for new moms with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common blood pressure drugs, nifedipine and enalapril, to see how well they control high blood pressure in women after giving birth. About 850 women with pregnancy-related or chronic high blood pressure will be randomly assigned to one of the medicines. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nebraska Methodist Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Heart shield after pregnancy: statin trial targets lasting damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a statin) for 3 months after childbirth can reduce the long-term risk of heart disease in women who had high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. 76 postpartum women will receive either atorvastatin or a placebo, and their cardi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can stem cell 'Messages' heal blood vessels after preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tiny particles from stem cells, called exosomes, can repair blood vessel damage in women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Preeclampsia raises the risk of heart disease later in life, and current treatments don't fully heal the blood vessels. The tri…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitas Padjadjaran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:01 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot preeclampsia risk before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve early detection of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition. Researchers will collect blood samples from over 6,500 pregnant women between 11-14 weeks of pregnancy and compare the results with pregnancy outcomes. The goal is to see how well a new b…
Sponsor: Sequenom, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart cuff catch Pre-Eclampsia early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the Withings BPM Pro 2, an automatic blood pressure cuff, gives accurate readings for pregnant women, including those with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. About 45 participants will have their blood pressure measured with both the device and a stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Withings • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot dangerous pregnancy condition early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called the MaiRa Preeclampsia Test to see if it can accurately predict preeclampsia early in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both mother and baby. The test looks at genetic material in the mother's blood to ident…
Sponsor: iPremom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New brain & blood test combo may spot deadly pregnancy complication earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a brain wave monitor (BIS) and two blood tests (sFIT/PIGF ratio and adrenomedullin) can more accurately grade the severity of preeclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women. Researchers will enroll 48 participants to see if these tools can predict risk b…
Sponsor: Suez Canal University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Simple vessel test may spot pregnancy danger early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive test of blood vessel function can help predict and diagnose preeclampsia and other high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. Researchers will follow 400 first-time pregnant women, measuring vessel health early in pregnancy and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New blood markers could spot dangerous pregnancy complication earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether three substances in the blood can help doctors diagnose and monitor preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will measure these markers in 120 pregnant women between 20 and 36 weeks. The goal is to find a…
Sponsor: Ammar Jassim Abed • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Ultrasound could prevent deadly lung complications in preeclampsia
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lung ultrasound can detect fluid overload in women with severe preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to life-threatening pulmonary edema. Researchers will scan the lungs of 202 pregnant women at three key times: upon admission, right after delivery, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Progesterone pill may stop dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking progesterone early in pregnancy can prevent preeclampsia, a condition that causes high blood pressure and organ damage. Over 600 low-risk pregnant women will either receive nightly vaginal progesterone or standard care. Researchers will track who d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could a simple aspirin pill replace daily shots to prevent postpartum blood clots?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin pill every day for six weeks after delivery can prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs as effectively as the standard daily heparin injections. The study enrolls people who have given birth and have one or more risk f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Postpartum blood pressure control may stop preeclampsia from leading to lifelong hypertension
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting intensive blood pressure medication soon after childbirth can prevent chronic hypertension in women who had preeclampsia. Participants are randomly assigned to receive nifedipine ER when their blood pressure reaches different thresholds during th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness and wearable tech tested to prevent dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study will test if mindfulness training, with or without a wearable biosensor watch, can help prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women at moderate to high risk. 90 women will be split into three groups: mindfulness plus the watch, mindfulness alone, or standard prenatal care. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could pregnant women safely stop aspirin earlier? new trial investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial looks at whether pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia can safely stop taking daily aspirin at 24-28 weeks instead of continuing until 36 weeks. Around 300 women will be randomly assigned to either stop or continue aspirin. The goal is to see if stopping early l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could High-Dose vitamin D3 shield pregnant women from preeclampsia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two different doses of vitamin D3 supplements in pregnant women who have low vitamin D levels. The goal is to see if a higher dose (50,000 IU every two weeks) is better than a lower dose (5,000 IU weekly) at preventing preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin save mothers and babies from hypertension risks?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking 150 mg of aspirin daily, starting before 20 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent serious problems like preeclampsia, poor fetal growth, placental abruption, preterm birth, and death in pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure. About 500 women wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Daily aspirin may shield IVF moms from dangerous pregnancy complication
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily low-dose aspirin (150 mg) starting early in pregnancy can prevent preterm preeclampsia in first-time mothers who became pregnant through assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF. About 1,164 women will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Higher aspirin dose may better protect pregnant women from dangerous hypertension
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking 162 mg of aspirin daily is better than the standard 81 mg dose for preventing high blood pressure disorders (like preeclampsia) in pregnant women at risk. Over 10,000 participants will be assigned to one of the two doses early in pregnancy. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Warm legs, healthy pregnancy? new study tests heat therapy for Moms-to-Be
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regularly warming the legs with a portable sauna blanket can improve blood vessel health and lower the risk of high blood pressure disorders in pregnant women with obesity. About 118 women will use the blanket at home for 16 weeks, starting early in pregn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could your diet ward off preeclampsia? new study investigates natural salicylates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether natural salicylates found in foods like fruits and vegetables can help prevent preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition. Researchers will track the diets of 500 pregnant women and measure salicylate levels in their blood and urine. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Poznan University of Life Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Early preeclampsia test could save thousands of newborns and moms
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple screening test in early pregnancy (around 11-14 weeks) can predict and help prevent preeclampsia, a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure. The trial will involve 14,500 pregnant women and aims to reduce severe complications like …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New screening could stop dangerous pregnancy condition before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new screening program during the first trimester can better identify pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia—a condition causing high blood pressure that can harm both mother and baby. Up to 80,000 women in Denmark will take part. Those found to be hig…
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to prevent dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a blood thinner (low molecular weight heparin) to daily low-dose aspirin can prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women at high risk. Preeclampsia is a serious condition causing high blood pressure and organ damage. The trial will enroll 100 women earl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a simple aspirin pill save pregnancies? major trial launches
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting a higher dose of aspirin very early in pregnancy (before 7 weeks) can lower the risk of preeclampsia and pregnancy loss in women with risk factors. About 1,150 pregnant women will take either 162 mg of aspirin daily or a placebo followed by stand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Vitamin d trial aims to stop dangerous pregnancy complication from recurring
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can prevent preeclampsia from returning in pregnant women who had it before. About 146 women will be randomly assigned to take either vitamin D or a placebo pill until 36 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers will track blood pressu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New app aims to keep moms-to-be with high blood pressure safer at home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile health app called Moms@Home to help pregnant women with high blood pressure monitor their readings at home. About 100 women with gestational or chronic hypertension will use the app and share their home blood pressure data. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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VR relaxation tested for High-Risk pregnancies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares virtual reality (VR) relaxation with face-to-face relaxation for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, heart rate, and baby's well-being in 96 participants. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip exercise tested in pregnancy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple handgrip exercise can safely lower blood pressure and improve thinking skills in pregnant women with and without chronic hypertension. Thirty pregnant women will either perform short handgrip squeezes or rest quietly, and researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Poitiers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New Drug-Free neck therapy shows promise for preeclampsia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive physiotherapy technique that stimulates the vagus nerve can help lower blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia. About 210 women will receive either standard blood pressure medication alone or medication plus this gentle therapy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación Internacional René Mey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Egg white extract could help tame blood sugar and pressure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a peptide called IRW, found in egg white hydrolysate, can help manage high blood sugar and blood pressure. About 28 participants at risk for or with type 2 diabetes will consume a smoothie with the peptide on four separate days, while a healthy cont…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Massive malaria study aims to unlock secrets of infection in mothers and kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study in Mali is following up to 15,000 pregnant women and children to understand why some get malaria and others don't. Researchers are looking at immune responses, parasite features, and other factors that influence infection and disease severity. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could a placental protein unlock the mystery of preeclampsia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether certain progesterone receptors in the placenta are linked to preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure. Researchers will compare placental tissue from women with preeclampsia to that from healthy pregnant women, meas…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Depression drug may mend blood vessels damaged by preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowWomen who had preeclampsia are at higher risk for both depression and heart disease later in life. This study investigates whether antidepressant medication can improve blood vessel function in these women. Researchers will measure skin blood vessel responses in 40 women, compari…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in the blood may warn of dangerous pregnancy high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles shed from blood vessels, called endothelial extracellular vesicles, can serve as early warning signs for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Researchers will compare levels of these particles in pregnant women with…
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny placental particles may hold key to pregnancy complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how tiny particles released by the placenta, called extracellular vesicles, affect pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will collect samples from 360 pregnant and non-pregnant women to understand these particles bett…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart health check: new study tests postpartum program to cut cardiovascular risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 pregnant women in Ghana from their third trimester through six months after birth. It measures blood pressure and artery stiffness to see if a structured education program on heart health, nutrition, and stress management can reduce long-term cardiovascular…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Forgive Avorgbedor • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden culprit behind dangerous pregnancy condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how tiny particles called exosomes, released from the placenta, may cause preeclampsia—a serious pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will collect blood and placenta samples from 64 women with preeclampsia and study these pa…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to pre-eclampsia in placenta and blood samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), serious pregnancy complications affecting about 9% of pregnancies. Researchers will collect placenta, blood, and urine samples from 500 pregnant women—both with and without these condit…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a smartphone app save mothers from preeclampsia in pakistan?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile phone app can help pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia in Karachi, Pakistan, monitor their blood pressure and symptoms at home. Fifty women will use the app to send daily readings to their healthcare team, who can then respond if ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Bolivia study to uncover hidden risks of High-Altitude pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 27 pregnant women living at high altitude in Bolivia and compares them to women at sea level. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds and blood tests to see how the body adapts to low oxygen levels during pregnancy. The goal is to better understand why some wome…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New blood pressure cuff could save moms from unnecessary C-Sections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a cone-shaped blood pressure cuff placed on the forearm gives more accurate readings than the standard cuff on the upper arm in pregnant women. High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to serious decisions like early delivery or C-section, so better …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could spot hidden placental problems in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing two new ultrasound techniques to see if they can tell the difference between healthy pregnancies and those affected by fetal growth restriction (FGR), where the baby is smaller than expected. Researchers will scan 60 pregnant women every three weeks using a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Aspirin study aims to prevent pregnancy complication
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how taking 81mg of aspirin twice a day affects blood platelets in pregnant women who are at high risk for preeclampsia. Researchers will collect blood samples about 4 weeks after starting aspirin to measure platelet function. The goal is to understand the best…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists investigate cell 'Cleanup' in troubled pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines how cells in the placenta manage waste and self-destruction in women with pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Researchers will take blood and urine samples from 50 pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and at del…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pregnancy study seeks links between insulin resistance and placental problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a pregnant person's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—may be linked to placenta health and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high or moderate risk for p…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood filter hope for preeclampsia: new study explores protein removal to extend pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 100 pregnant women with and without preeclampsia to measure key proteins involved in the condition. The goal is to better understand the angiogenic imbalance that causes symptoms and to develop a device that filters out harmful proteins…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Why do some moms develop high blood pressure years later? oxford study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Oxford looks at why women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart and blood vessel disease later in life. Researchers will follow 200 women who gave birth 10 to 25 years ago, using heart scans, exercise tests…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Smartwatches and cuffs may help protect pregnant refugees from high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether digital devices like smartwatches and blood pressure cuffs can help detect high blood pressure and related pregnancy problems in refugee women. About 75 pregnant refugee women will use these tools at home and complete surveys. The goal is to see if thi…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New screening method could spot pregnancy risks earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a unified first trimester screening approach to predict serious pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and birth defects. Researchers will enroll 2,000 pregnant women in the Czech Republic to see if combining standard tests can …
Sponsor: Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Simple arm position change could improve blood pressure checks in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different arm positions change blood pressure readings in pregnant women. About 300 pregnant women will have their blood pressure taken with their arm in three positions: supported at heart level, on the lap, and hanging at the side. The goal is to find ou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Preeclampsia's hidden heart risk: can exercise testing catch it early?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of heart failure in women who had preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure. Researchers will use exercise stress tests and heart imaging to compare 250 women with a history of preeclampsia to 250 women with normal pr…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden clues to stop a deadly pregnancy complication
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early molecular signs of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition, by examining tissue from the womb (maternal-fetal interface) collected between weeks 9 and 15 of pregnancy. Researchers will compare samples from women who later develop preeclampsia wit…
Sponsor: Carlos Simon Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Egg donation pregnancy study seeks clues to dangerous blood pressure disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 462 women pregnant after egg donation or standard IVF to learn why pre-eclampsia is more common in egg donation pregnancies. Participants give blood samples and have regular check-ups throughout pregnancy. The goal is to find early warning signs and improve car…
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to uncover the secrets of preeclampsia in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 250 pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia, a serious condition involving high blood pressure and organ problems. Researchers will collect health data and samples from mothers and babies during pregnancy, at birth, and a few months after. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists to decode Placenta's secret language in pregnancy study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to map gene activity in the placenta at two key points in pregnancy: the first trimester and at childbirth. Researchers will analyze small tissue samples from 100 pregnant women to understand how placental cells change over time. The goal is to learn more about no…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hidden breathing risk after c-section in severe preeclampsia: study aims to find out how common it is
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often the diaphragm — the main muscle used for breathing — becomes weak after a C-section in women with severe preeclampsia. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement before and 24 hours after surgery in 52 women. The goal is to find ou…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to pregnancy complications in blood and placenta
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, amniotic fluid, and placenta samples from 100 pregnant women, including those with pregnancy-induced hypertension and those who have had a miscarriage. Researchers will test these samples to look for differences in immune cells and other markers. T…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Ultrasound could make intubation safer for pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study compares airway measurements using ultrasound among three groups: nonpregnant women, pregnant women with normal blood pressure, and pregnant women with preeclampsia. Researchers will measure distances from the skin to key airway structures and assess lary…
Sponsor: South Valley University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Mountain air mystery: can altitude harm pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why pregnant women living at high altitudes have higher rates of preeclampsia and poor fetal growth. Researchers will collect tissue samples from women having scheduled C-sections in Denver (low altitude) and Summit County (high altitude) to compare how their …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a drug improve blood vessel health in women after preeclampsia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy have higher heart disease risk later in life. Researchers will test a drug called eplerenone on small skin blood vessels in 40 women (some with prior preeclampsia, some without) to see if it improves vessel funct…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Pregnancy clues to heart risk: new study aims for a simple app
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like preeclampsia affect heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and artery health, and also look at lifestyle and environment. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Scientists probe vessel proteins in preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from women with and without preeclampsia during C-sections to examine blood vessel function. Researchers focus on a protein called AT2R, which may play a role in the condition. The goal is to better understand how preeclampsia affects blood vess…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Two weeks or six? study seeks sweet spot for postpartum blood pressure checks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long new mothers with high blood pressure should monitor their blood pressure from home after giving birth. Researchers will compare a 2-week program to a 6-week program to see which leads to better health outcomes. About 400 women who have already joined …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New device could track hydration in pregnancy without needles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple bedside device called a bioimpedance analyser to measure body water changes in pregnant women. Researchers will compare its readings to standard fluid charts in 900 women, including those having planned C-sections, induced labor, or conditions like …
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study aims to predict preeclampsia risk with a simple blood test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for pregnant people at risk for preeclampsia who are taking aspirin as part of their care. Researchers want to see how aspirin changes tiny particles from the placenta in the blood. They hope to create a blood test that can better monitor placental health and predic…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Preeclampsia study scans Baby's brain for hidden effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether early-onset preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition) affects the size of two brain areas in the fetus: the fornix and hippocampus. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure these areas in 84 pregnant women—half with early-onset preeclampsia and ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test may prevent unnecessary early deliveries in preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that measures certain markers (sFlt-1/PlGF) can help doctors decide when to deliver babies in women with mild preeclampsia at term. Instead of automatically inducing labor at 37 weeks, women with normal test results would wait until 39 w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Massive pregnancy study launches in china to track health from womb to age 18
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 pregnant women and their children in Weifang, China, from early pregnancy until the child turns 18. Researchers collect data on diet, lifestyle, and environment, along with blood, urine, and other samples. The goal is to understand how factors before and …
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Aspirin not working for some Moms-to-Be? scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why low-dose aspirin sometimes fails to prevent preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. Researchers will study genetic and platelet factors in 130 women who had preeclampsia before and took aspirin in a later pregnancy. The goal is to understand why so…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a home device replace hospital stays for High-Risk pregnancies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pregnant women with complications like pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction can use a remote device at home to monitor their baby's heart rate. Sixty participants between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy will try the device daily. Researchers will check …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maxima Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Urine clues may spot Pre-Eclampsia risk in hypertensive pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles from blood vessels, found in urine, can help predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure will develop a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia. Researchers will measure these particles in 110 pregnant women at two points duri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:35 UTC
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Aspirin metabolism may hold key to preventing preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia process aspirin and how that relates to signs of metabolic problems. Researchers will measure aspirin byproducts in blood and urine, along with other health markers, in 50 women. The goal is to better understand why …
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Preeclampsia aftermath: new study tracks heart and kidney risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women who had preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or kidney problems during pregnancy. Researchers will measure blood vessel stiffness and collect blood samples for a biobank. The goal is to better understand long-term heart and kidney health after these conditio…
Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC