GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION

This study tests whether taking spironolactone for three months after delivery can improve blood pressure and heart health in women who had preeclampsia or gestational hypertension and were overweight before pregnancy. About 204 women will be randomly assigned to receive the drug…

This study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) for 3 months after pregnancy can reduce the long-term risk of heart disease in women who had high blood pressure conditions like preeclampsia. 76 women will receive either the drug or a placebo, starting a…

This study tests whether the drug dapagliflozin, usually used for diabetes, can reduce the risk of heart problems 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 giving birth. The goal…

This study tests whether keeping blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg in pregnant women with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension can safely prolong pregnancy. About 132 women between 23 and 35 weeks pregnant will be randomly assigned to either tighter blood pressure control or u…

This study tests whether taking low-dose aspirin for 6 months after childbirth can help women who had preeclampsia recover their blood vessel health and lower their blood pressure. About 60 new mothers will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple tr…

This study tests whether adding a specially trained doula to standard care helps women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy get their blood pressure under control after giving birth. About 454 women will be randomly assigned to either usual blood pressure monitoring at ho…

This study looks at 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 b…

This large study tests whether a 162 mg daily aspirin dose works better than the standard 81 mg dose to prevent dangerous high blood pressure disorders (like preeclampsia) in pregnant people at risk. Over 10,000 participants will be followed to see which dose reduces complication…

This study tests whether providing extra money specifically for healthy groceries during pregnancy can help women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice and food assistance referrals, or the same plus up to $3,000 t…

This study tests whether providing healthy meals, nutrition support, and health coaching to high-risk pregnant women can lower their chances of developing gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or preeclampsia. About 100 women in early pregnancy will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests whether adding a blood thinner (low molecular weight heparin) to daily low-dose aspirin can better prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women at high risk. Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure and organ damage. The trial will enroll 100…

This study tests whether adding a special type of physical therapy—vagal stimulation with trigger point release—to standard blood pressure medication can better control blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both moth…

This study is following 2,800 pregnant women and their children in Weifang, China, to see how things like diet, environment, and lifestyle during pregnancy affect health for both mother and child. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and child developme…

This study is exploring whether tiny particles in urine can help predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure will develop pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. Researchers will measure these particles and other blood markers in 110 pregnant women between 20 and 34 we…

This study looks at whether digital devices like smartwatches and blood pressure cuffs can help detect high blood pressure and other pregnancy risks in refugee women. About 75 pregnant refugees will use these tools at home and complete surveys. The goal is to see if this approach…