How mindfulness training can help prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy
Mechanisms of mindfulness training to prevent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
This study is looking at how mindfulness training can help lower blood pressure and prevent high blood pressure issues during pregnancy, especially for Black and Latina women, by making it easier for them to access these helpful practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10772285 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of mindfulness training as a way to prevent hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, which are common and can lead to serious health issues for both mothers and infants. The study focuses on understanding how mindfulness can effectively lower blood pressure in pregnant women, particularly among Black and Latina populations who are disproportionately affected by these conditions. By exploring cultural barriers and improving accessibility to mindfulness practices, the research aims to create a feasible intervention that can be widely adopted. Participants will engage in mindfulness training sessions designed to reduce stress and improve overall cardiovascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, particularly those from Black and Latina backgrounds, who are at risk for hypertensive disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not identify with the targeted racial and ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective non-drug interventions that significantly reduce the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy, improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively lower blood pressure in adults, suggesting a promising avenue for preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bublitz, Margaret — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bublitz, Margaret
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 below.