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Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women Following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

United States30 participantsStarted 2026-07-15

Plain-language summary

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a 2-fold higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in life compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies. This research investigates a patient-centered intervention during the postpartum period to promote engagement in cardiovascular preventive care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Delivered a pregnancy complicated by a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy at the University of Utah during the current hospital admission * Ability to speak and read English or Spanish * Written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular disease diagnosis (history of peripheral artery disease, stroke, or myocardial infarction) * Impairment of cognitive function or vision that prohibits communication and/or reading the decision aid.

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?

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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

Decisional conflict

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05826925

SponsorUniversity of Utah

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08

Contact for this trial

Lauren Theilen, MD

801-581-8425 lauren.theilen@hsc.utah.edu

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