Study of high blood pressure after pregnancy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows people who had high blood pressure during pregnancy and/or in the first two weeks after delivery. The goal is to better understand postpartum hypertension so care can be improved for mothers at higher risk.
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Who can take part
- You are within 14 days after delivery (birth).
- You have postpartum high blood pressure (blood pressure 140+ for top number and/or 90+ for bottom number).
- Or you needed blood pressure medicine within the first 14 days after delivery.
- You may also qualify if you had high blood pressure before pregnancy or during pregnancy.
- You must be able to consent and understand the study (no major language barriers).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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