TerminatedPhase 4

Postpartum Hypertension Study

Stopped: Principal investigator left the institution

United States2 participantsStarted 2022-07-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess which blood pressure medication (intravenous labetalol or oral nifedipine) works better in treating severely elevated blood pressure in women who have just delivered a baby.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria * Patients admitted to labor and delivery (L\&D) with blood pressure (BP) in severe range, defined as a systolic ≥160 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg * Postpartum, immediately to 6 weeks postpartum * With a prior diagnosis of chronic hypertension (not on medication) or hypertensive disorder of pregnancy Exclusion criteria * They may not have previously had exposure to either study medication within the previous 24-hour period. * Patients with a known atrial-ventricular heart block or moderate to severe bronchial asthma will be excluded, or other contraindication to receiving either study medication

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time to Initial Blood Pressure Control (Minutes)

Timeframe: Up to 48 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05139238

SponsorColumbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-21

Results submitted2026-04-10

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