Prospective Validation of Heart4U App Use for Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy Linked to Hospital Examinations

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a mobile application called Heart4U to help pregnant women with hypertensive cardiovascular conditions manage their risk factors. The study aims to assess how effective this self-management approach is compared to usual care. It focuses on pregnant individuals diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and superimposed preeclampsia, as well as those at elevated risk for these conditions. Participants are randomly assigned to either an app group or a usual care group. The app group receives help installing and learning to use Heart4U, which integrates with the hospital's electronic medical records. Both groups continue to receive guideline-based prenatal care and active treatment as usual. Follow-up occurs at each obstetric visit before delivery and again one month postpartum. Throughout the study, participants will have their systolic blood pressure monitored from enrollment through one month after delivery. Researchers will also track other outcomes such as blood pressure trends, obstetric results, body mass index, recorded step counts, and depression assessments. The study includes safety monitoring and aims to understand the app's role in managing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Participation lasts from enrollment through the postpartum follow-up period.

mHealth for Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy