Treatment of Elevated Blood Pressures in Early Pregnancy
Elevated Blood Pressure, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Elevated Blood Pressure
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients presenting for obstetric care at Marshall University (Huntington office and Teays Valley office) between 12 and 16 weeks gestation with a systolic blood pressure of 120 or greater OR a diastolic blood pressure of 80 or greater. Eligibility for this study will be have blood pressures between 120-139 systolic and 80-89 diastolic. Randomization to control, labetalol, or nifedipine will be performed after patient consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients already be on medication for hypertension. Patients with the diagnosis of chronic hypertension Patients with a BP of 140 or greater systolic OR 90 or greater diastolic (this meets criteria for chronic hypertension in pregnancy). Patients actively using any illicit substance or have history of substance use disorder. Patients who are actively consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Patients with Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Patients with end stage renal disease. Patients less then 12 weeks gestation or greater than 16 weeks
Sites / Locations
- Marshall Obstetrics and GynecologyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Treatment Group
Non-treatment Group
Treatment of elevated blood pressures (120 or greater systolic OR 80 or greater diastolic)
Non-treatment of blood pressures between 120-139 systolic and 80-89 diastolic