Improving heart health for women after pregnancy complications.
Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.
This study is all about helping women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy take better care of their heart health, by creating helpful tools and strategies to manage their risk of heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11096082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health in women who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It aims to develop effective strategies and tools, including a patient decision aid, to help these women manage their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The project will utilize qualitative and mixed methods research approaches, alongside clinical trials, to gather insights and test interventions. Dr. Lauren Theilen, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, leads this initiative with a team of experienced mentors and advisors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have had hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving cardiovascular health through targeted interventions for at-risk populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Theilen, Lauren — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Theilen, Lauren
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.