Postpartum CO Rehabilitation (NCT06920537)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Some women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, may continue to have slightly or moderately high blood pressure after giving birth. This can increase their risk of heart disease later in life. Managing blood pressure and adopting a healthy lifestyle after pregnancy could help lower this risk. Right now, the investigators don't know much about how postpartum rehabilitation programs focused on heart and pregnancy-related health could help women with these conditions. However, a feasibility study suggests that exercise programs might help reduce blood pressure and encourage healthier lifestyles in these women. In this study, the investigators are testing an 8-week exercise program to see how it affects blood pressure, fitness, and blood vessel health. The investigators will compare the results with a group of women who receive usual healthcare, which includes verbal advice on healthy living but no supervised exercise sessions. This type of program, called cardio-obstetric rehabilitation, combines exercises for heart health with specialized care for women's health.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: Hôpital du Sacre-Coer de Montréal - CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- have chronic (pre-existing) hypertension (BP\>139/89 mmHg pre-pregnancy, \<20 weeks' gestation or after 6 weeks postpartum);
- received antihypertensive drug therapy prior to pregnancy or after 6 weeks postpartum;
- are taking beta-blockers for any reason;
- participated in exercise activity programs regularly before 3-month postpartum (more than 2 hour of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week);
- have any musculoskeletal injury that can limit or contraindicate the practice of exercise;
- have any major contraindications to exercise such as cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities or congenital heart disease.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Hôpital du Sacre-Coer de Montréal - CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
💰 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.