Improving heart health for mothers after pregnancy in Nigeria
Official title: Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Outcomes through the Implementation of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Bundle in Nigeria
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11060944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve heart health for women in Nigeria who have high blood pressure during pregnancy by testing a new care program that includes checking and managing blood pressure after childbirth, to see if it works better than the usual care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $186,259 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL173684-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11060944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women in Nigeria who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health outcomes for women in Nigeria who experience hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It aims to implement a comprehensive care program that includes postpartum blood pressure monitoring and management. The study will involve a trial across multiple sites, assessing the effectiveness of this program in improving blood pressure control compared to standard care. By addressing the transition of care from obstetricians to other healthcare providers, the research seeks to reduce maternal mortality and long-term health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality and improve long-term cardiovascular health for women in Nigeria.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in implementing postpartum monitoring programs in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mahmoud, Zainab — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Mahmoud, Zainab
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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.