Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Mobile Health Strategies to Manage Postpartum Hypertension
Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH
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
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 myocar…
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 HealthNew York, New York
- The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, Ohio
- University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania