Enhancing Care & Outcomes for Patients During the First Postpartum Year

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postpartum Period, Pregnancy, Hypertension, Pregnancy Induced

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06615076

Run by

University of Maryland, Baltimore

People needed

100

Starts

2024-11-12

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• Less than 18 years of age
• Fetal demise
• No diagnosis of HDP and/or diabetes (pre-gestational or gestational)
• Non-Medicaid insurance coverage

Where it is running

• University of Maryland, Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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