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Gestational Changes in Hemodynamics and Respiratory Mechanics in Association With Pre-Eclampsia

United States100 participantsStarted 2026-09

Plain-language summary

This study focuses on elucidating the changes of hemodynamics assessed by USCOM and respiratory mechanics assessed by impedance oscillometry (IOS) over the course of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Additionally, to understand how these changes over the course of gestation relate to the development of preeclampsia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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: * Pregnant patient * Aged 18-50 years old * Planning to deliver in Mount Sinai Health System Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestation (i.e., twins) * Known fetal anomalies or genetic abnormalities

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

Stroke Volume

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Cardiac Output

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Systemic Vascular Resistance

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Cardiac Index

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

R20

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07695909

SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-08

Contact for this trial

Nicola F Tavella, MPH

212-241-3888 nicola.tavella@mssm.edu

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Stroke Volume

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Cardiac Output

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Systemic Vascular Resistance

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

Cardiac Index

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum

R20

Timeframe: 1st Trimester at 8-14 weeks, 2nd Trimester at 22-28 weeks, 3rd Trimester at 34-40 weeks, and 4-12 Weeks Postpartum