Hypertension, pregnancy-induced

This study tests whether extra support from a navigator can help pregnant people with high blood pressure use a home monitoring program (Connected MOM) and follow up after giving birth. The trial includes about 2,000 participants who have a smartphone and speak English or Spanish…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

The 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…

This 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…

This 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…

Preeclampsia is a serious high blood pressure condition that can develop during pregnancy and is a leading cause of death for mothers and babies in Africa. Doctors struggle to predict which women with high blood pressure will become severely ill because current tests are not accu…

This study tests whether a non-invasive imaging technique called hyperspectral imaging can help predict how preeclampsia will progress in pregnant women. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both mother and baby, and it is linked to problems in the tiny blood vessels…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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. …

This study tests whether using a low-sodium salt substitute instead of regular salt can lower blood pressure and prevent pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders in women at high risk. About 3,200 pregnant women in China will be randomly assigned to use either the salt sub…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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. …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…