Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women Following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Part of paid clinical trials in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sponsor
University of Utah
Study ID
NCT05826925
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy
  • Hypertension, Pregnancy Induced
  • Patient Engagement
  • Preeclampsia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Decision aid — OTHER
    A decision aid will be developed based on qualitative data from Aim 1 and iterative refinement with input from stakeholders from Aim 2. Anticipated content includes: 1) information about cardiovascular risk following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; 2) goal-setting exercises for blood pressure, weight management, glucose control, physical activity, and smoking cessation; 3) self-care steps to achieve management targets; 4) values clarification exercises to identify values related to cardiovascular risk management and identify priority areas for focus and improvement; and 5) discussion of how to communicate questions and goals of treatment to their provider.

Study Details

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a 2-fold higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in life compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies. This research investigates a patient-centered intervention during the postpartum period to promote engagement in cardiovascular preventive care.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 27, 2025
Status verified
Jun 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2027
Completion
Aug 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Decision aid
    Participants will use the decision aid in the postpartum period
  • No Intervention: Usual care
    Participants will receive standard postpartum care

Primary Outcome Measure

Decisional conflict [ Time Frame: 6-8 weeks postpartum ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Utah HospitalSalt Lake CityUtah84132
Lauren Theilen, MD
[email protected]
801-581-8425

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