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Eliminating Severe Maternal Morbidity With Heart Health Doulas Trial
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Summary
This is a single site, single-blinded parallel randomized control trial that investigates a multi-level intervention to improve postpartum blood pressure in women with hypertensive disorder pregnancy. The investigators will recruit women diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, identified between 3rd trimester and 2 weeks post-delivery. The investigators will randomize participants to receive usual care home blood pressure monitoring for 6 weeks versus an intervention of usual care + blood pressure and weight monitoring + a doula trained in heart health. This trial will be conducted in partnership with a local community-based organization, Healthy Start Inc.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
454
Start Date
2023-06-29
Completion Date
2027-07-01
Last Updated
2025-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Heart Health Doula Intervention Program
The intervention group will be given a smart blood pressure cuff and a smart scale to monitor weight. The intervention group will receive support provided a postpartum doula until 8-12 weeks postpartum. The doula will provide individualized support during this time, and after 8-12 weeks, women will transition to a doula-moderated support group for the remainder of the study. The intervention group will continue to receive blood pressure and weight monitoring for the remainder of the study.
Usual Care
Usual care includes enrollment into a clinical 6-week home-based blood pressure monitoring program with text messaging support which includes receiving a home blood pressure cuff. Women in the intervention group will be offered the same support as the usual care group, and in addition will receive the intervention and supplies.
Locations (1)
Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States