๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-06-12

Rhode Island - Statewide Postpartum Hypertension Remote Surveillance (NCT06842875)

Effect of a Technology-based Collaborative Model on Persistent Hypertension and Preventive Care Attendance Among Postpartum People With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a hybrid type 1 non-inferiority implementation effectiveness trial among postpartum patients with hypertension (N=1536) that will test the hypothesis that RI-SPHERES (a technologically enabled collaborative care model) is non-inferior to a standard self-measured blood pressure program in terms of persistent hypertension at six weeks postpartum and preventive care receipt within one year of delivery.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Newport Hospital โ€” Newport, Rhode Island

Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • RI-SPHERES (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard self-measured blood pressure program (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Newport Hospital โ€” Newport, Rhode Island
  • Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island โ€” Providence, Rhode Island
  • South County Hospital โ€” Wakefield, Rhode Island
  • Kent Hospital โ€” Warwick, Rhode Island
  • Landmark Hospital โ€” Woonsocket, Rhode Island

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (401) 274-1122

Email: snunez@wihri.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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