HERE: Health Empowerment and Resources After Pregnancy (NCT07701148)
HERE: Health Empowerment and Resources After Pregnancy A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Patient Navigation to Improve Linkage to Primary Care After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will examine whether a patient navigation program can help improve long-term heart health among people who experienced high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy at Boston Medical Center (BMC). Conditions such as preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. However, many patients do not receive timely follow-up care after pregnancy, especially once routine postpartum care ends. about 60 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive standard care, which includes clinician-directed counseling about cardiovascular risk and recommendations for follow-up care. The other group will receive support from a patient navigator in addition to standard care. Patient navigators, also known as Community Wellness Advocates (CWAs), are trained staff who help patients connect with health services, understand their health risks, and navigate the healthcare system. The main goals of the study are to determine whether this navigation program is practical to implement and acceptable to patients and healthcare providers. Researchers will also examine whether the program improves follow-up with primary care, cardiovascular risk assessment, and engagement in heart-healthy behaviors. Information will be collected from medical records, surveys, and interviews with participants and healthcare staff. Participants will be followed for one year
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Boston Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 23 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Longitudinal patient navigation (OTHER)
- Standard care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 638-8034
Email: mara.murrayhorwitz@bmc.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
More studies in Cardiovascular Health
- The Potassium Supplementation Study — Newark, Delaware
- MyHeart Counts Cardiovascular Health Study — Stanford, California
- Community Engagement for Cardiovascular Health Promotion in Mothers (MomHeartHealth2.0) — New York, New York
- Mind Your Heart Intervention for American Indian Women — Pembroke, North Carolina
- Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children — Birmingham, Alabama
Explore by condition: All Cardiovascular Health clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.