NCT05662696 Feasibility of a Telemonitoring Program for Pregnant Women at High-Risk for Preeclampsia in Pakistan
| NCT ID | NCT05662696 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Health Network, Toronto |
| Condition | Preeclampsia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03-01 |
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This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-04 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-01.
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Brief Summary
High maternal mortality from preeclampsia/eclampsia results from a lack of early identification and management of pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia. A potential tool to support pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia is telemonitoring. Most telemonitoring interventions have been implemented in high-income countries and thus there is limited evidence on the use and effectiveness of telemonitoring for pregnant women in low-middle-income countries (LMICs). The scarce evidence on the feasibility of telemonitoring program implementation limits the understanding of the process and mechanisms through which the intervention works in LMICs. The study will explore the feasibility of implementing a mobile phone-based telemonitoring program for pregnant women at high-risk for preeclampsia in Karachi, Pakistan. The study will be conducted at the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center in Karachi, Pakistan. The study will use a mixed-methods design to recruit 50 pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia to assess clinical feasibility across the five foci of Bowen's framework including acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, and limited-efficacy testing. Data sources will include semi-structured interviews with the patients, and clinicians, as well as data from paper medical records, research logs, and server data. The results of the quantitative and qualitative data will be analyzed separately and then integrated at the interpretation and reporting levels to advance our understanding of the telemonitoring program's feasibility. This will be the first study to provide evidence on the feasibility of using a telemonitoring program where pregnant women at high-risk for preeclampsia in Pakistan will take their own blood pressure readings at home.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women at high-risk for preeclampsia (HRPE) who are either in their first or second trimester of pregnancy. The definition of HRPE will follow that of the NICE guidelines that define pregnant women at HRPE as those who have one high-risk factor or more than one moderate risk factor for preeclampsia. * Participants who can speak and read (at least at a rudimentary level with help from a caregiver) the Urdu language for ease of communication with the research team and to be able to use the telemonitoring system. * Partners (almost always male husbands in the Pakistani culture) and/or other caregivers (e.g., mother and mother-in-law) of pregnant women \[for post-study interviews\] * Clinicians and nurses involved in the implementation of the telemonitoring program \[for post-study interviews\] Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women at high-risk for preeclampsia who are admitted to hospital for the management of their preeclampsia condition
Contact & Investigator
Emily Seto, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Toronto
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05662696 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Preeclampsia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05662696 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05662696 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at emily.seto@utoronto.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05662696 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Karachi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05662696 clinical trial?
NCT05662696 is sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. The principal investigator is Emily Seto, PhD at University of Toronto. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.