FitBits and texts: a new way to help moms lower blood pressure after birth
NCT ID NCT07127731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program for new mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. Participants wear a FitBit and receive weekly messages with personalized activity goals. The goal is to see if this approach increases daily steps and improves blood pressure, and whether moms find it easy and enjoyable to use.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2027
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Delivery of a live birth at Northwestern Medicine 6-12 weeks prior * Systolic blood pressure 120-139 or diastolic blood pressure 80-89 during the first 20 weeks of gestation * Low self-reported physical activity levels * Able to access the internet at least weekly * Have patient portal account or willing to set one up * Willing to wear a FitBit * Spoken and written English or Spanish language fluency Exclusion Criteria: * Medical contraindications to participating in a structured physical activity program * Currently participating in a structured physical activity or weight loss program * Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, eclampsia)
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