The Relaxation and Blood Pressure in Pregnancy (REBIP) Study
Hypertension, Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Pre-Eclampsia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypertension focused on measuring Pre-eclampsia, hypertension, blood pressure, pregnancy, randomized clinical trial, guided imagery, relaxation, psychophysiology, mind-body
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant, and less than or equal to (<) 36 weeks, 6 days gestation At least two prenatal blood pressure readings > 90 mmHg diastolic Has had clinical investigation of the hypertension Hearing acuity adequate to hear verbal and audiotaped instructions Planning to give birth at one of the study site health centres Competent to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Likely to deliver within 10 days (including women with diastolic BP >110 mmHg, or systolic BP >170 mmHg; unstable diabetes, concurrent antepartum hemorrhage, preterm labour, and/or other significant medical) Prescribed antihypertensive medication at baseline Documented psychotic illness Unable to understand and read English
Sites / Locations
- Womens Health Centre, Eastern Health
- IWK Health Centre