Postpartum Cardiovascular Care After Pregnancy

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

The trial will enroll pregnant women 18 years or older, in their third trimester, and follow them through six months postpartum to measure blood pressure changes and early cardiovascular risk markers. Participants may have pregnancy-related cardiometabolic issues or be without them. The study compares a postpartum cardiovascular risk reduction program and enhanced postpartum care to standard approaches to see if risk monitoring and outcomes improve. Data from this study will help shape scalable screening and intervention strategies for long-term cardiovascular health in women after pregnancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Singleton pregnancy
* 18 years and older
* 3rd trimester of pregnancy at enrollment
* Will be living in the area for the study duration
* Women with or without pregnancy complications (e.g., gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple births
* Diagnosed CVD or diabetes prior to pregnancy
* Renal or other serious maternal diseases pre-pregnancy

Where it's running

• School of Public Health
  Accra, Ghana Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Forgive Avorgbedor, PhD
• Email: f-avorgbedo@uncg.edu
• Phone: 336-334-5111

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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.