New program helps new moms control blood pressure at home
NCT ID NCT05849103
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program for women with high blood pressure after pregnancy. Participants monitored their blood pressure at home and reported it through an app. A nurse navigator helped adjust medications and coordinated follow-up care. The goal was to improve blood pressure control and reduce health disparities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- blood pressure monitoring and management program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable way to better manage postpartum hypertension and reduce racial disparities in outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 343 participants, but results may not apply to all populations or settings. The intervention relies on patient engagement and technology access.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37215, United States
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