RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07209254

Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Mobile Health Strategies to Manage Postpartum Hypertension


Sponsor

Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH

Enrollment

770 participants

Start Date

Mar 2, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A multicenter randomized trial that will compare the effectiveness of two postpartum blood pressure (BP) management strategies in improving blood pressure and cardiac function and increasing patient engagement and feeling of control over one's health


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares two smartphone-based approaches to help new mothers manage high blood pressure after delivery. Postpartum high blood pressure (including preeclampsia) can be dangerous, and this study tests whether text message-based monitoring or a dedicated app leads to better blood pressure control. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and gave birth within the last 14 days - You were diagnosed with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension during pregnancy or after delivery - You were started on blood pressure medication before leaving the hospital or within 14 days of delivery - You speak English or Spanish and can read and understand instructions - You have a phone capable of sending and receiving text messages **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You had high blood pressure before your pregnancy (chronic hypertension) - You have pre-existing heart disease, kidney disease, or other serious cardiovascular conditions - You do not have access to text messaging Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERHigh-touch blood pressure management

Twelve weeks of text-based home blood pressure monitoring with BP self-management and team-based care

OTHERLow-touch blood pressure management

10 days of text-based home blood pressure monitoring


Locations(3)

NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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