Hypertension Explored in Long-term Postpartum Follow-up in Later Life
Recruiting · NCT06187012 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Hypertensive pregnancy
What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to understand more about why women who have had hypertensive pregnancies may be at increased risk of high blood pressure and why these women are often at increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease later in life.
Who can take part
Age range
30 Years to 70 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Inclusion Criteria
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Female who had a pregnancy 10 to 25 years prior
- Able (in the investigator's opinion) and willing to comply with all study requirements.
- Adequate understanding of verbal and written English
Exclusion criteria
- The participant may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:
- Over 10 weeks pregnant during the course of the study
- Evidence of congenital heart disease or significant chronic disease relevant to cardiovascular or metabolic status
- Any significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, might influence the participant's ability to participate in the study
- For exclusion of MRI component only:
- Unsuitable for MRI based on the responses to the MRI screening form. The participant may still be included in other parts of the study.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- University of Oxford Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Oxford, United Kingdom