Status:
TERMINATED
Prospective Case-Control Study of Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnancy Related Hypertensive Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Conditions:
Pre-Eclampsia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a research study to understand the changes in the heart and the cardiovascular system that may occur in women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Detailed Description
Upon Enrollment in this study, participants will go through two scans along with some blood test and other assessments. The first scan is a sonogram of the heart called an echocardiogram, and another ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Case
- Adult females age \> 18 years
- Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves
- Must have a singleton pregnancy and a diagnosis of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension
- Must be willing and able to come to West Penn Hospital for post-partum visits at 6-8 weeks and then at 6-7 months.
- Case
Exclusion
- Prior history of hypertension
- Multiple pregnancies
- Other comorbidities such as congenital heart disease, dialysis dependent renal failure, heroin abuse, cocaine abuse, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, autoimmune conditions such as SLE or severe lung disease.
- Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.
- Control Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult females age \> 18 years
- Must be able to read and understand English and consent for themselves
- Must have a singleton pregnancy and not have a prior or current diagnosis of hypertension
- Must be willing and able to come to West Penn Hospital for post-partum visits at 6-8 weeks.
- Control
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 17 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04713228
Start Date
July 1 2021
End Date
January 17 2024
Last Update
January 30 2024
Active Locations (1)
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West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224