Understanding heart function in pregnant women with high blood pressure
Official title: Study of Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Function in Hypertensive States of Pregnancy
Run by Fundacion para la Formacion e Investigacion Sanitarias de la Region de Murcia · NCT06858345 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundacion para la Formacion e Investigacion Sanitarias de la Region de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (El Palmar, Murcia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 5, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06858345 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older with singleton or twin pregnancies complicated by hypertensive states.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are minors, have mental disabilities, or have major congenital fetal anomalies may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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El Palmar, Murcia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Catalina de Paco Matallana, MD
- Email: katy.depaco@gmail.com
- Phone: 968369500
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.