Smartwatch could spot dangerous blood pressure spikes after childbirth
NCT ID NCT06576544
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gives 300 new mothers a medical-grade smartwatch that tracks blood pressure multiple times daily for 6 weeks after delivery. Researchers want to see if daily blood pressure patterns differ between low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk groups. The goal is to better predict who might develop complications from postpartum hypertension and when to intervene. The watch is not FDA-cleared, so it is used only for data collection, not treatment decisions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
YHE® BP Doctor Med Blood Pressure Smartwatch (non-invasive wearable device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict which new mothers are at risk for postpartum hypertension and help prevent serious complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 300 participants, and the device is not FDA-cleared for treatment decisions. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States