NCT07209254NARecruiting
Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Mobile Health Strategies to Manage Postpartum Hypertension
Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH
Start Date
3/2/2026
Completion Date
11/1/2029
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 Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* 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
OTHER
High-touch blood pressure management
OTHER
Low-touch blood pressure management
Conditions
Hypertension, Pregnancy Induced
Locations
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York 10022
United States
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 43210
United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
United States