NCT07127731

REmote Physical ACtivity Intervention for High Blood Pressure Postpartum

REACH BP: REmote Physical ACtivity Intervention for High Blood Pressure Postpartum

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Northwestern University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this intervention is to help new mothers who had elevated blood pressure during pregnancy become more physically active after birth. The investigators will connect data from FitBits to the electronic health record. Women will then get weekly messages with feedback and goals to help them stay active. The investigators will test if the intervention improves step counts and blood pressure after pregnancy. The investigators will also test if the intervention is feasible and enjoyed by postpartum women.

Conditions

• Hypertension (HTN)
• Hypertension ,Pregnancy
• Physical Activity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Patient Portal Messaging	Participants will receive weekly messages via their patient portal including feedback on their step counts and step count goals based on data from their FitBits
BEHAVIORAL	FitBit EHR Linkage	Participants will receive FitBits and link this step count data with the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Timeline

• Start date: 2027-04-01
• Primary completion: 2028-04-01
• Completion: 2028-04-01
• First posted: 2025-08-17
• Last updated: 2026-03-23