Labetalol vs Nifedipine for Postpartum Hypertension
Labetalol or Nifedipine for Control of Postpartum Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Age
- 19 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 600 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nebraska Methodist Health System · Other
This trial is looking for women who have high blood pressure after giving birth. Participants will be treated with either Labetalol or Nifedipine to see which works better to reduce complications and hospital readmissions.
You may be able to join if
- I am 24 weeks pregnant or more
- I have high blood pressure defined as 140 or higher for the top number or 90 or higher for the bottom number measured two times
- I am admitted for delivery by cesarean or vaginal delivery
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of moderate persistent asthma
- I have a history of coronary artery disease
- I have a history of heart failure
- I have a history of AV heart block
- I have a history of pulmonary edema
- I cannot take either Nifedipine or Labetalol
- My heart rate is below 60 or above 110
- My native language is neither English nor Spanish
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityRandomized trial comparing risk of hospital readmission and hypertensive complications between patients managed on Labetalol compared to Nifedipine.
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