Measuring Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Using Different Cuffs

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the accuracy of blood pressure measurements in pregnant women using two different types of cuffs: a cylindrical cuff for the upper arm and a conical cuff for the forearm. Participants will be categorized into four groups based on their blood pressure and obesity status. The goal is to determine if the conical cuff provides more accurate readings, especially in morbidly obese patients, which could lead to better diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy. Measurements will be taken while participants are seated, and various arm and forearm dimensions will be recorded to ensure proper cuff fitting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women who are 18 years of age or older with a
* Body mass index (BMI) of 20 kg/m2 or greater
* Present to Labor and Delivery with or without a diagnosis of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, or chronic hypertension with super-imposed preeclampsia, in spontaneous labor or for induction of labor

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant peripheral arterial disease resulting in at least a 10 mm Hg blood pressure difference between both arms
* History of repaired or unrepaired congenital heart disease
* History of significant arrythmia
* History of pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement
* History of sickle cell disease
* History of Raynaud's phenomenon on any extremity
* History of lymph node dissection of either upper extremity
* Patients who are less than 18 years of age

Where it's running

• Prentice Women's Hospital
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Adithya Bhat, MD — Northwestern University
• Study coordinator: Adithya Bhat, MD
• Email: adithya.bhat@northwestern.edu
• Phone: 312-472-3585

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.