How mindfulness training can help prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy
Official title: Mechanisms of mindfulness training to prevent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-10885913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how mindfulness training might help pregnant women lower their blood pressure and reduce the risk of high blood pressure problems during pregnancy, which can be tough for both moms and babies.
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 start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $522,334 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL157288-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10885913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are at risk for developing hypertensive disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those without risk factors for hypertensive disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of mindfulness training on preventing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, which are common and can lead to serious health issues for both mothers and infants. The study aims to explore how mindfulness can lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health in pregnant women at risk for these disorders. By utilizing a randomized controlled trial, the research will assess the physiological changes and benefits of mindfulness practices during pregnancy. Participants will engage in mindfulness training to understand its potential impact on their health and pregnancy outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a non-drug approach to significantly reduce the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy, improving health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that mindfulness interventions can effectively lower blood pressure in adults, suggesting potential for success in this novel application during pregnancy.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bublitz, Margaret — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bublitz, Margaret
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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.