Understanding heart function in pregnant women with high blood pressure
Study of Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Function in Hypertensive States of Pregnancy
This study looks at how high blood pressure affects heart function in pregnant women to see if personalized treatment can help improve their health and that of their babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Fundacion para la Formacion e Investigacion Sanitarias de la Region de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (El Palmar, Murcia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06858345 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on assessing cardiovascular function in pregnant women experiencing hypertensive conditions, such as preeclampsia. It aims to personalize treatment strategies based on individual hemodynamic profiles, rather than using a standard approach for all patients. By evaluating factors like blood volume, vascular resistance, and cardiac output, the study seeks to improve therapeutic outcomes for affected mothers and their babies. The research is conducted at a single location in Murcia, Spain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older with singleton or twin pregnancies complicated by hypertensive states.
Not a fit: Patients who are minors, have mental disabilities, or have major congenital fetal anomalies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for pregnant women with hypertensive disorders, improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to personalizing treatment based on cardiovascular function is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in tailoring therapies for other conditions, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Women with singleton and twin pregnancies complicated by hypertensive states of pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * Minors under 18 years of age. * Women with mental disabilities. * Major congenital fetal anomaly.
Where this trial is running
El Palmar, Murcia
- Hcuva — El Palmar, Murcia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Catalina de Paco Matallana, MD
- Email: katy.depaco@gmail.com
- Phone: 968369500
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.