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

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Delivery within 14 days
  • Diagnosis of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension with or without severe features during pregnancy or within 14 days postpartum
  • Initiation of blood pressure medication prior to hospital discharge and up to 14 days postpartum
  • English or Spanish speaking (able to read/understand consent and instructions)
  • Has phone texting capabilities

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Diagnosis of chronic hypertension prior to delivery (would therefore include super imposed preeclampsia)
  • Pre-existing cardiovascular disease (including prior myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, ventricular tachycardia, prior cardiac arrest, pacemaker, severe valvular heart disease, or prior cardiac surgery)
  • Chronic kidney disease (stage 3 or higher)
  • Using ≥3 BP medications at time of enrollment

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)

New York University

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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