Preeclampsia

This study looks at whether using a CPAP machine during pregnancy can reduce the chance of developing high blood pressure disorders like preeclampsia. About 1,500 pregnant women with mild to moderate sleep apnea will be randomly assigned to use CPAP or not. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether giving blood pressure medication to women after childbirth can prevent hospital readmissions and reduce severe high blood pressure. About 300 women with preeclampsia will either receive standard care or start blood pressure drugs like labetalol or nifedip…

This study tests whether intensive blood pressure treatment after childbirth can improve women's long-term heart health. Researchers will enroll 60 women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy and give them nifedipine to keep their BP below 140/90 mmHg. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether adding a specially trained doula, along with home blood pressure and weight monitoring, can improve blood pressure in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. About 454 women will be randomly assigned to usual care or the doula program. The goa…

This study tests whether a specially designed app can help women who had high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy get the recommended heart check-ups after giving birth. About 400 women from Oslo University Hospital will either use the app or receive standard care. The go…

This study tests a new urine test called CercaTest™ Red to predict preeclampsia in pregnant women who show signs of the condition. Preeclampsia is a serious complication involving high blood pressure and organ damage. The test is designed to be used at the point of care, giving q…

This study tests whether providing fresh meals, health coaching, and education to high-risk pregnant women can reduce the chance of developing gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or preeclampsia. 69 women in Milwaukee are randomly assigned to either receive the program or …

This study investigates how aspirin can prevent preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition, in first-time mothers at high risk. Researchers will compare biological changes in 200 women with low or high risk, some taking aspirin and some not. The goal is to understand how aspirin…

This study looks at whether progressive muscle relaxation and finger grip exercises can lower stress, anxiety, and fatigue while improving sleep in pregnant women with preeclampsia. About 90 women will be split into three groups: one doing relaxation exercises, one doing finger g…

This study tests whether ultrasound of the lungs and a major vein (vena cava) can accurately measure fluid status in women with mild preeclampsia after they receive spinal anesthesia for delivery. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings to traditional methods in 62 participa…

This study is testing whether women with high-risk pregnancies can be safely monitored from home instead of staying in the hospital. Researchers will check if home monitoring is practical, safe, and costs less, while also improving patients' quality of life. About 250 pregnant wo…

This observational study aims to measure how well the heart pumps blood in people with untreated preeclampsia compared to healthy pregnant women. Researchers will use a non-invasive ultrasound (echocardiography) to check heart function at rest, after blood pressure medication, an…

This study looks at why women who had preeclampsia may have lasting blood vessel problems and inflammation. Researchers will test a drug called eplerenone on a small patch of skin to see if it improves blood vessel function. The study involves 40 women, some with a history of pre…

This study compares two ways of teaching people with preeclampsia about their condition: a new illustrated app versus standard hospital discharge instructions. About 36 participants will take a quiz to see which method helps them remember key facts and warning signs. The goal is …