Community Health Worker Support for High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Community Health Worker Coaching to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Among Women After a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Hypertension (HTN)
Pregnancy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 240 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for women who are currently pregnant and have high blood pressure. Participants will use a phone to monitor their blood pressure and join a lifestyle program with support from a community health worker.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 28 weeks pregnant.
- I have high blood pressure related to pregnancy or chronic hypertension.
- I am expecting one baby.
- I have access to a phone.
- I plan to deliver at Prisma Health-Midlands Hospital.
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant with more than one baby.
- I have a fetal anomaly.
- I do not speak English.
- I have already delivered a baby more than 14 days ago.
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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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether an enhanced program works better than remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) alone for women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. The enhanced program combines RBPM with a lifestyle program led by a community health worker (CHW).
The study will examine whether the enhanced program helps women better control their blood pressure, low…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 28 weeks gestation
* A current hypertensive disorders in pregnancy or chronic hypertension
* Singletons
* Access to phone
* Plan to deliver at Prisma Health-Midlands Hospital.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiples
* Fetal anomaly
* Don't speak English
* Already delivered a baby gr…
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