RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06859359

Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Outcomes Through the Implementation of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Bundle in Nigeria

Sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Enrollment

1,200 participants

Start Date

Aug 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy

Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to learn from patients and healthcare providers at 4 health institutions (study sites) in Abuja and Kano in Nigeria what ways to best develop the content of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy ( HDP) Management package for pregnant women, and evaluate the effectiveness of implementing this package in improving cardiovascular health of pregnant women. The main question it aims to answer is: Will a contextualized home BP monitoring program lead to better BP control among patients with HDP in Nigeria?

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is implementing and evaluating a structured care bundle (a set of best-practice interventions) for managing high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy in Nigeria, with the goal of reducing serious complications and improving outcomes for mothers after delivery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult (18+) or an emancipated minor (per Nigerian guidelines) - You were diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (such as preeclampsia or gestational hypertension) before delivery - You delivered your baby at one of the participating hospitals - You are able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERHypertension Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) Implementation Bundle

The HDP Implementation Bundle will consist of 4 main blocks namely; patient education, home BP monitoring, a contextualized follow-up protocol and provision of free anti-hypertensives if need. Collectively, these will lead to design and development of a contextualized home BP monitoring program.