PREECLAMPSIA

This study is testing whether Topefilgrastim injections can help control preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant patients. Researchers will enroll 100 women between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy who are at high risk for developing this serious condition. Participants will receive either on…

This study is testing if a specific type of physical therapy, which involves gentle pressure on certain points of the body, can help control high blood pressure in pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia. The therapy aims to calm the nervous system and is given alongside stand…

This study is testing whether MitoQ, a nutritional supplement that acts as an antioxidant, can improve blood vessel function in pregnant women with preeclampsia. Researchers will enroll 80 women with preeclampsia to see if MitoQ helps restore healthy blood flow, improves placenta…

This study is testing a 9-month support program to help new mothers improve their heart health after a first pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. The program uses a special smartphone app for tracking blood pressure and weight, along with online coaching and group meetings. Res…

This study aims to see if one of two common progestin-only birth control pills (norethindrone or drospirenone) is better at helping control high blood pressure in women recovering from preeclampsia after giving birth. It will involve 50 women at OHSU who have had preeclampsia and…

This study aims to see if stretching exercises or aerobic exercises are better at helping control mild preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure. It will involve 60 first-time pregnant women who will follow a six-week exercise program. Researchers …

This study is testing a new way to care for new mothers who have preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will use a quick, bedside ultrasound scan to check for fluid buildup in the body. If fluid is found, doctors will give a water pil…

This study aims to see if pregnant women at high risk of early birth can safely express and store breastmilk starting at 28 weeks. Researchers want to know if having this milk ready right after birth helps feed the newborn and supports the mother's breastfeeding journey. They wil…

This study is testing whether mindfulness training, with or without wearable sensors, can help prevent preeclampsia—a serious high blood pressure disorder during pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 90 pregnant women at risk for this condition and randomly assign them to receive mi…

This study is testing whether taking a progesterone supplement early in pregnancy can prevent preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition. It will involve 642 low-risk pregnant people who will either receive the progesterone treatment or standard prenatal care. Research…

This study is testing a personalized prenatal support program called PTBCARE+ to see if it can lower stress and reduce the risk of early delivery in pregnant people who are at high risk for having a preterm baby. Researchers will compare about 1,200 participants who receive the e…

This study aims to see if a daily blood pressure medication called enalapril is better at protecting women's long-term heart health after a high-blood-pressure pregnancy (like preeclampsia) than the medications doctors currently use. It will involve 60 women who have recently giv…

This study aims to understand if a woman's estimated risk for a pregnancy complication called preeclampsia is linked to her future heart health. Researchers will look at 1,300 women with type 1 diabetes who had a pregnancy at least 3 years ago. They will check for artery plaque a…

This study aims to understand how a natural substance called kynurenine changes during pregnancy in women with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure kynurenine levels in the blood of 204 pregnant women, some with kidney disease and some without, at different stages of …

This study aims to find better ways to predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure will develop severe, dangerous forms of preeclampsia. Researchers will observe 120 women, using ultrasound scans and blood tests to look for early warning signs. The goal is to help docto…

This study aims to test how well a specific prediction tool works for pregnant women with preeclampsia in Egypt. The tool, called fullPIERS, uses simple information like blood tests and pregnancy week to estimate a woman's risk of serious complications. Researchers will enroll 50…

This study aims to understand the biological causes of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. Researchers will study blood samples from 500 women, including those with preeclampsia and healthy pregnancies, to identify key molecules involved. The goal is to find clues tha…