Can extra doctor visits after birth save Mothers' hearts?

NCT ID NCT06615076

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether having more frequent checkups with an obstetric provider or a study nurse during the first year after childbirth can help women with high blood pressure or diabetes manage their health better. One hundred women with Medicaid insurance who had these conditions during pregnancy will be followed. The goal is to see if this approach improves blood pressure and blood sugar control, potentially reducing long-term heart disease risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Postpartum visits with obstetric care providers or study nurse
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that more frequent, tailored postpartum visits help control blood pressure and diabetes, reducing long-term heart risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (100 participants) testing a care model, not a drug. Results may not apply to all patients or insurance types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypertension, pregnancy-induced

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION, PREGNANCY-INDUCED POSTPARTUM PERIOD PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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