Phone apps may cut heart risk after pregnancy blood pressure problems
NCT ID NCT06523569
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a smartphone app and a home blood pressure monitor can help prevent heart disease in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 120 women who gave birth at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will use these digital tools for 12 months after delivery. Researchers will track their blood pressure, weight, and heart function to see if the approach works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
digital blood pressure monitoring system and mobile health application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple digital tools help reduce heart disease risk in women after pregnancy complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The intervention relies on participants consistently using the apps and devices.
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Locations
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Northwestern University, Dept. of Cardiology
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States