Using digital health tools to improve care for pregnant refugee women with high blood pressure
Digital Solutions to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnant Refugee Women
Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT06647511
This study is testing if using smartwatches and blood pressure cuffs can help pregnant refugee women with high blood pressure get better care and catch health issues earlier.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06647511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to enhance the detection of gestational hypertension and related health issues in pregnant refugee women through a digital health monitoring system. Participants will receive smartwatches and electronic blood pressure cuffs to track their health data at home, alongside in-person appointments for baseline and follow-up assessments. The study will evaluate the system's performance in diagnosing hypertension with high sensitivity compared to traditional clinical methods, while also monitoring other pregnancy-related risks over a 24-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who are refugees, asylum seekers, or asylees, aged 18 or older, and have access to a personal smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients who are not refugees or asylum seekers, or those who cannot provide informed consent due to vulnerability, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the early detection and management of hypertension in pregnant refugee women, potentially reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of digital health technologies in maternal care is gaining traction, this specific application targeting pregnant refugee women with gestational hypertension is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Refugee, asylum seeking, or asylee as designated by the U.S. Government * Greater than or equal to 18 years of age * Has a personal smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Determined by the PI to be in an extremely vulnerable position and therefore not suited for research participation * Planned move from the New York City (NYC) area within the next 24 months
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gunisha Kaur, MA, MD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Gunisha Kaur, MA, MD
- Email: gus2004@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: (212) 746-2461
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.
Conditions: Gestational Hypertension, refugee, pregnant, digital