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Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women Following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Led by University of Utah · Updated on 2025-06-25
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Utah
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, with women who experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy facing twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life compared to those with uncomplicated pregnancies. This research aims to explore a patient-centered intervention during the postpartum period to encourage engagement in cardiovascular preventive care for this high-risk group. The study addresses gaps in knowledge about the needs, values, and barriers women face regarding cardiovascular prevention after hypertensive pregnancy disorders. The trial involves developing and using a decision aid tool during the postpartum period. This decision aid will provide information about cardiovascular risks following hypertensive pregnancy disorders, include goal-setting exercises for blood pressure, weight, glucose control, physical activity, and smoking cessation, and offer self-care steps to help manage these targets. It also contains exercises to clarify personal values related to cardiovascular risk management and guidance on communicating treatment goals with healthcare providers. Participants are randomized to either use the decision aid or receive standard postpartum care. Participants will be assessed primarily on decisional conflict at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum, with a secondary assessment one month after the initial evaluation. The study involves women who delivered a pregnancy complicated by hypertensive disorders at the University of Utah and includes evaluations of knowledge and self-efficacy regarding cardiovascular disease prevention. Language proficiency in English or Spanish is required, and those with existing cardiovascular disease or cognitive or vision impairments preventing use of the decision aid are excluded. The total participation duration includes the postpartum period up to about two months for outcome measurements.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women Following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Delivered a pregnancy complicated by a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy at the University of Utah during the current hospital admission
- Ability to speak and read English or Spanish
- Written informed consent obtained
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cardiovascular disease such as peripheral artery disease, stroke, or myocardial infarction
- Cognitive or vision impairment that prevents communication or reading the decision aid
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) during current hospital admission
Duration - Up to 8 weeks postpartum
Participants use the decision aid in the postpartum period to improve knowledge and self-efficacy regarding cardiovascular disease prevention following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
1 baseline visit and 1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Lauren Theilen, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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