Postpartum CO Rehabilitation (NCT06920537) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Postpartum CO Rehabilitation
Canada40 participantsStarted 2025-06-15
Plain-language summary
Some women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, may continue to have slightly or moderately high blood pressure after giving birth. This can increase their risk of heart disease later in life. Managing blood pressure and adopting a healthy lifestyle after pregnancy could help lower this risk.
Right now, the investigators don't know much about how postpartum rehabilitation programs focused on heart and pregnancy-related health could help women with these conditions. However, a feasibility study suggests that exercise programs might help reduce blood pressure and encourage healthier lifestyles in these women.
In this study, the investigators are testing an 8-week exercise program to see how it affects blood pressure, fitness, and blood vessel health. The investigators will compare the results with a group of women who receive usual healthcare, which includes verbal advice on healthy living but no supervised exercise sessions.
This type of program, called cardio-obstetric rehabilitation, combines exercises for heart health with specialized care for women's health.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* are 3 to 6 months postpartum, willing, and able to give informed consent for participation;
* are more than 18 years old;
* are able to access and use a computer, mobile phone and internet (for online sessions);
* were diagnosed with GH (BP higher than 139/89 mmHg after 20 gestational weeks) or PE (BP higher than 139/89 mmHg and proteinuria after 20 gestational weeks) during pregnancy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* have chronic (pre-existing) hypertension (BP\>139/89 mmHg pre-pregnancy, \<20 weeks' gestation or after 6 weeks postpartum);
* received antihypertensive drug therapy prior to pregnancy or after 6 weeks postpartum;
* are taking beta-blockers for any reason;
* participated in exercise activity programs regularly before 3-month postpartum (more than 2 hour of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week);
* have any musculoskeletal injury that can limit or contraindicate the practice of exercise;
* have any major contraindications to exercise such as cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities or congenital heart disease.
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
1
Office Blood Pressure
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 6-month post-intervention
2
24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 6-month post-intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06920537
SponsorCentre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal