REmote Physical ACtivity Intervention for High Blood Pressure Postpartum (NCT07127731) | Clinical Trial Compass
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REmote Physical ACtivity Intervention for High Blood Pressure Postpartum
60 participantsStarted 2027-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this intervention is to help new mothers who had elevated blood pressure during pregnancy become more physically active after birth. The investigators will connect data from FitBits to the electronic health record. Women will then get weekly messages with feedback and goals to help them stay active. The investigators will test if the intervention improves step counts and blood pressure after pregnancy. The investigators will also test if the intervention is feasible and enjoyed by postpartum women.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Delivery of a live birth at Northwestern Medicine 6-12 weeks prior
* Systolic blood pressure 120-139 or diastolic blood pressure 80-89 during the first 20 weeks of gestation
* Low self-reported physical activity levels
* Able to access the internet at least weekly
* Have patient portal account or willing to set one up
* Willing to wear a FitBit
* Spoken and written English or Spanish language fluency
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical contraindications to participating in a structured physical activity program
* Currently participating in a structured physical activity or weight loss program
* Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, eclampsia)
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
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Feasibility of Recruitment
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the 24 week intervention
2
Feasibility of Participant Retention
Timeframe: At study weeks 12 and 24
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Feasibility of FitBit+EHR linkage
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the 24 week intervention
4
Feasibility of Intervention Messaging
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the 24 week intervention