Have you delivered a baby at UConn Health after Jan. 1, 2018?
Seeking volunteers for a research study to determine if underlying excessive aldosterone hormone production [Primary Hyperaldosteronism (PA)] is a pre-pregnancy risk factor for Hypertensive Disorders of Preganncy (HDP).
What is the purpose of the study?
This study aims to determine if PA is a pre-pregnancy risk factor for HDP. HDP complicates about 10% of pregnancies and can cause a lifetime risk of developing chronic hypertension and cardiovasclar disease (also called heart disease). In this study, the researchers will assess if women with a history of HDP have higher production of aldosterone compared to women without a history of HDP.
Who can participate?
Women 18 years of age and older who: delivered a baby at UConn Health after January 1, 2018; either had a diagnosis of HDP during pregnancy or were normotensive during preganncy; are not currently pregannct; and are able to have blood drawn in the morning.
What's involved in participating?
Participation will involve 1 study visit which includes having blood pressure, height, and weight taken, having a signel blood draw, and providing a urine sample. This visit is expected to last approximately 1 hour.
Is there compensation?
You will be compensated for participating with a $30 virtual gift card after completing all study procedures.
Questions?
If you have questions, would like additional information about the study, or are interested in participating, contact Jillian Mcnamara by phone (call or text) at 860-960-6407 or by email at jimcnamara@uchc.edu.
You can also complete a pre-screening survey to determine if you may be eligible to participate and to provide contact information so that a study coordinator may contact you for further screening. This survey can be accessed via the link below:
https://uchredcap.uchc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=TLMXMKH9WC7EHM48we
Study Principal Investigator: Tarunya Vedere, MD
Department: Endocrine Neoplasia
IRB#: 27-132-2
For more information, contact: Jillian Mcnamara at jimcnamara@uchc.edu or 860-960-6407