Remote monitoring and education for postpartum blood pressure management
Remote Postpartum Blood Pressure Monitoring and Cardiovascular Education to Reduce Emergency Department Visits, Re-admissions and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
This study is testing if a program that combines remote blood pressure monitoring and education with daily text reminders can help new moms manage high blood pressure after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 296 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ochsner Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06920563 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the feasibility of a structured postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring program combined with patient education and regular text reminders. Participants will receive an educational video on hypertension during pregnancy and daily text messages for six weeks postpartum. The intervention includes individualized follow-up for medication adjustments to achieve lower blood pressure targets. The study seeks to determine if this approach can effectively reduce postpartum hypertension and related adverse outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postpartum individuals aged 18 and older who experienced new-onset hypertension during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of preeclampsia, gestational hypertension in previous pregnancies, or other significant cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of postpartum hypertension and improve maternal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention combining remote monitoring and education is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age of at least 18 years. 2. Postpartum status. 3. Experience new-onset hypertension during pregnancy. 4. Enrollment in Connected MOM. 5. Ability to provide informed consent. 6. Establish medical care within the Ochsner System to facilitate data collection. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension during previous pregnancy 2. History of chronic hypertension 3. History of coronary artery disease (myocardial infarction, coronary stent placement, coronary artery bypass grafting, spontaneous coronary artery dissection) 4. History of ischemic CVA 5. History of Congestive heart failure 6. Renal dysfunction 7. Liver dysfunction 8. Left ventricular dysfunction 9. Congenital heart disease 10. Still birth at delivery
Where this trial is running
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ochsner Baptist — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Salima Qamruddin, MD
- Email: salima.qamruddin@ochsner.org
- Phone: +1 (504) 842-4135
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.