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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Nifedipine and Enalapril in Medical Resources Used in the Postpartum Period
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating NIFEdipine ER and Enalapril for Hypertension in Pregnancy and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 94 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates whether nifedipine or enalapril is better at decreasing the amount of medical resources used in the postpartum period by women who have high blood pressure in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Half of participants will receive enalapril while the other half will receive enalapril. We will compare the two groups in the amount of medical resources used which we are defining as prolonged hospitalizations, unscheduled medical visits and/or hospital readmissions in the postpartum period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Postpartum women with high blood pressure will be randomized to receive nifedipine extended release 30mg daily as their starting antihypertensive.
Postpartum women with high blood pressure will be randomized to receive enalapril 10 mg daily as their starting antihypertensive.