Family sodium reduction program for new mothers with hypertensive pregnancy disorders
Official title: Dietary Sodium Reduction Program for Postpartum Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Funded at Vanderbilt University · NIH-11438407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A postpartum care program helps women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy reduce salt in their diet to lower blood pressure and protect heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 14, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,964 |
| NIH project number | 1R34HL188465-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11438407 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Postpartum women (21+) with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and their families who are motivated to reduce dietary salt.
✕Less likely to help
Women without access to family support or those unable to follow dietary changes may receive limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project will create the Family SWaP-P program, a family-supported, gradual-sodium-reduction plan tailored for women after a hypertensive pregnancy event. It builds on an evidence-based approach and adapts it to the postpartum period, aiming to overcome taste preferences and caregiving barriers. Through collaboration with patients and families, the program will include practical strategies, behavioral support, and feasible goals to improve long-term cardiovascular health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help postpartum women manage blood pressure and reduce future cardiovascular risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in hypertension and heart failure cohorts shows that gradual sodium reduction can lower blood pressure, supporting potential effectiveness here.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mogos, Mulubrhan F — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Mogos, Mulubrhan F
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.