Using technology to improve blood pressure management in postpartum individuals with pregnancy-related hypertension
Effect of a technology-based collaborative care model on persistent hypertension and preventive careattendance among postpartum people with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
This study is testing a new way for new parents, especially those from minority backgrounds, to manage high blood pressure at home after pregnancy, making it easier for them to get the care they need without the hassle of traveling to appointments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10943676 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a technology-based collaborative care model designed to help postpartum individuals manage persistent hypertension after experiencing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. The approach includes self-measuring blood pressure at home, which addresses barriers like childcare and transportation that often prevent patients from attending in-person check-ups. By focusing on racial and ethnic minority populations who are at higher risk, the program aims to enhance engagement and improve health outcomes over a longer period than existing programs. The study will implement and evaluate the effectiveness of this model in reducing health disparities and improving adherence to preventive care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum individuals who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, particularly those from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality and improve health outcomes for postpartum individuals with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: While similar self-measurement blood pressure programs have shown promise, they have not effectively reduced maternal mortality or disparities, indicating that this approach is both novel and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewkowitz, Adam Korrick — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Lewkowitz, Adam Korrick
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.