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Can a birth control pill tame postpartum hypertension? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07293728

Disease control Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests two progestin-only birth control pills—drospirenone and norethindrone—to see which one helps control high blood pressure after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. Fifty women will take one of the pills daily for six weeks after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if either pill leads to better blood pressure readings and fewer extra doctor visits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
drospirenone and norethindrone (progestin-only birth control pills)
What this could lead to
If one pill works better, it could offer a simple way to manage postpartum blood pressure in women who had preeclampsia.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility trial (50 people), not designed to prove effectiveness. Results may not apply to all women, and blood pressure control is not guaranteed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admission to Oregon Health \& Science University following a birth (during the same admission) * A diagnosis of preeclampsia or chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia (with or without severe features) * Considering use of a progestin-only pill for postpartum contraception Exclusion Criteria: * Planned use of a contraceptive method other than a progestin-only pill * Contraindications to drospirenone or norethindrone * Inability to monitor blood pressure at home after discharge * Inability to complete follow-up surveys by email in English

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder preeclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertension Preeclampsia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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