Can a common water pill keep blood pressure in check after childbirth?
NCT ID NCT03298802
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a 14-day course of hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill) could prevent high blood pressure from returning after delivery in women with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension. Over 450 women were planned, but the trial was stopped early. The main goals were to see if the drug reduced hospital readmissions or the need for extra blood pressure medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill to lower blood pressure)
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, this could offer a simple, short-term way to prevent blood pressure spikes after childbirth, reducing hospital visits.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It's unclear if the drug is effective or safe for this specific use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, Texas, 78758, United States
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University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States
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