About this trial
The purpose of the research is to characterize the effect of labetalol, atenolol, and nifedipine on maternal hemodynamics early in pregnancy. Patients will be given medication based on their hemodynamics and asked to return for a repeat measurement.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Patients presenting to Maternal Hypertension Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital
English speaking
18-45 years old.
Willing to provide informed consent
Disqualifiers
Non-English speaking patients, patients
<18 years old or >45 years old
Not willing or able to provide consent
Gestational age >15 weeks
Trial population
Patients presenting to the Maternal Hypertension Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Consent will be obtained prior to enrollment. Patient age range will be from age 18 to approximately 45.
Trial design
Cohort
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Labetalol
DrugBeta blocker
Atenolol
DrugBeta blocker
Nifedipine
DrugCalcium channel blocker
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Systolic blood pressure
Measured in mmHg
Diastolic blood pressure
Measured in mmHg
Mean arterial pressure
Measured in mmHg
Heart rate
Measured in beats per minute
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