Hypertension Explored in Long-term Postpartum Follow-up in Later Life

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Conditions studied: Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Vascular Diseases

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06187012

Run by

University of Oxford

People needed

200

Starts

2023-03-23

Expected to finish

2042-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

• University of Oxford Department of Cardiovascular Medicine — Oxford, United Kingdom (enrolling)

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