Understanding heart health after pregnancy complications
Official title: From Hypertensive Pregnancy to Heart Health: Understanding and Addressing Multi-Level Barriers to Cardiovascular Health after Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11023112 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help women, especially Black women and those with low incomes, who had high blood pressure during pregnancy, by finding out what stops them from getting the heart care they need and creating better ways for them to access that care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | February 2, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $181,452 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL165097-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11023112 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, especially those from Black or low-income backgrounds.
✕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 investigates how to improve cardiovascular health for women who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It focuses on identifying barriers that prevent these women, particularly Black women and those with low incomes, from receiving necessary follow-up care for heart health. The study aims to gather data on cardiovascular risks and implement evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of diverse populations. By engaging with stakeholders, the research seeks to ensure that effective strategies are developed and tested to enhance access to care and improve health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better heart health management for women after pregnancy complications, reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can improve health outcomes for similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murray Horwitz, Mara Eve — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Murray Horwitz, Mara Eve
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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.