Digital Monitoring Tools to Detect High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Refugee Women
Tests home blood pressure cuffs and smartwatches for high blood pressure in pregnant refugees.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Digital Solutions to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnant Refugee Women
Key facts
- Where
- New York, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Trial code
- NCT06647511
- Record updated
- 22 April 2026
- Original description
The goal of this observational study is to use digital health tracking to improve how high blood pressure and other health issues are detected in pregnant refugee women. The main questions this study aims to answer are are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Digital Solutions to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnant Refugee Women
The goal of this observational study is to use digital health tracking to improve how high blood pressure and other health issues are detected in pregnant refugee women. The main questions this study aims to answer are are:
* Can a digital monitoring system that checks for high blood pressure in these women be tested and refined, using clinical training and validation? * Can this digital monitoring system accurately track any related pregnancy health issues and be used to refer participants to care providers? * Can this system be used to accurately identify risks associated with the contraction of pregnancy-related conditions, such as preeclampsia and high blood pressure?
Participants will:
* Complete baseline and follow-up in-person appointments; * Complete surveys at these appointment that track their health, stress levels, and comorbidities/risks associated with pregnancy; * Be given a smartwatch fitness tracker and electronic blood pressure cuffs for at-home measurements.
Inclusion: Pregnant; Refugee, asylum seeking, or asylee as designated by the U.S. Government; Greater than or equal to 18 years of age; Has a personal smartphone.
Exclusion: Unable to provide informed consent; Determined by the PI to be in an extremely vulnerable position and therefore not suited for research participation; Planned move from the New York City (NYC) area within the next 24 months.