Atorvastatin after pregnancy to lower heart risk
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking atorvastatin, a common cholesterol medication, after delivery can reduce future heart problems in women who had high blood pressure or preeclampsia during pregnancy. It lasts for 6 months and includes participants who are at least 20 years old.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 20 years old and can give consent.
- You had high blood pressure or preeclampsia during this recent pregnancy.
- You are currently in the postpartum period (after delivery).
- You are able to speak and understand English.
- You do not plan to breastfeed for 6 months or more, and are not planning another pregnancy in the next 6 months.
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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