Enhancing Care and Outcomes for Patients with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Diabetes During the First Postpartum Year: a Randomized Control Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The United States is in the midst of a maternal mortality and morbidity crisis, with more than half of maternal deaths occurring within the first postpartum year. Patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and diabetes have been found to be particularly high-risk, as they have a significantly increased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease in the long-term postpartum period. Traditionally, postpartum care has consisted of a single office visit at six weeks postpartum. Recent research has suggested that postpartum care should be an ongoing process, tailored to each woman's specifics needs. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of obstetric care providers as primary care providers for patients at increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality in the full first postpartum year.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 18 or older

• Pregnant individuals

• Planning to deliver and continue postpartum care at the University of Maryland Medical Center

• Diagnosis of HDP or diabetes (pre-gestational or gestational) before discharge from admission for delivery

• Medicaid insurance coverage

Locations
United States
Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore
RECRUITING
Baltimore
Contact Information
Primary
Jenifer Fahey, CNM, PhD
jfahey@som.umaryland.edu
667-214-1310
Backup
Kimberly Jones-Beatty, CNM, DNP
kjonesbeatty@som.umaryland.edu
410-328-3465
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention
The intervention group will have scheduled structured postpartum visits at 3, 6, and 12 months with obstetric care providers. These structured visits will be targeted at both managing current hypertensive and/or diabetes disorders and decreasing the risk of developing these disorders. Additional postpartum and primary care concerns will also be addressed as they arise.
Active_comparator: Control
The control group will have study assessment visits at 3, 6, and 12 months during the first postpartum year, conducted by a Registered Nurse (RN).
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Sponsors
Leads: University of Maryland, Baltimore

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