Other Clinical Trial - Persistent Postpartum Hypertension Pilot Trial

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is a pilot, open-label, randomized controlled trial of postpartum women with hypertensive disorders pregnancy and persistent non-severe blood pressure. The purpose of the study to provide data that may provide guidance regarding blood pressure management of patients with non-severe postpartum hypertension. There are limited guidelines for best practice with persistent, non-severe hypertension, and treatment in this situation is usually at the provider's discretion.

Clinical Trial Description

Study groups will include a treatment with nifedipine extended release or no treatment. Subjects will be randomized 1:1. Subjects randomized to the treatment group will be provided the study drug (nifedipine extended release) at an initial dose of 30mg daily in 1-month supply. The control group will not receive any drug for blood pressure control. the primary outcome is systolic blood pressure at 1 week postpartum. Subjects in both groups will be scheduled for a 1-week postpartum blood pressure check and routine 4 week postpartum visit. Medication compliance in the treatment group will be assessed via validated questionnaire. The primary outcome of this study is average systolic blood pressure at 1 week postpartum. Patients will be given instructions on blood pressure ranges and specific symptoms when they should contact study staff. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04349124
Study type	Interventional
Source	Duke University
Contact
Status	Terminated
Phase	Phase 4
Start date	August 25, 2020
Completion date	March 4, 2021

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