Reducing the risk of high blood pressure and improving blood vessel health after pregnancy complications
Official title: Reducing the risk of chronic hypertension and improving vascular function following preeclampsia
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10887323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how closely managing blood pressure after giving birth can help new moms who had high blood pressure during pregnancy avoid long-term heart problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $632,110 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD112930-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and are in the postpartum period.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who did not experience hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how intensive blood pressure management in the weeks following childbirth can reduce the risk of chronic hypertension and improve vascular function in women who experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. The study will involve monitoring blood pressure and vascular health indicators in postpartum women, comparing those who receive intensive treatment to those who do not. By focusing on the critical postpartum period, the research aims to identify effective strategies to prevent long-term cardiovascular issues related to pregnancy complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of chronic hypertension and cardiovascular disease in women who have had hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that intensive blood pressure management can lead to improved outcomes in postpartum women, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palatnik, Anna — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Palatnik, Anna
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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.