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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Low-Dose Aspirin for Postpartum Health

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Brenna Hughes, MD
Research Sponsored by Duke University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks postpartum
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Study Summary

This trial will investigate how low-dose aspirin affects maternal health after giving birth. It will compare levels of NT-proBNP between those taking aspirin and those taking a placebo.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking postpartum individuals who followed USPSTF recommendations for low-dose aspirin during pregnancy due to high or moderate risk factors. Participants must be 18 or older and have taken aspirin regularly during pregnancy. Those with a history of ulcers, severe liver issues, bleeding disorders, certain heart problems, ICU care during pregnancy, or an allergy to aspirin are not eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if continuing low-dose aspirin (81 mg) after childbirth affects NT-proBNP levels at the postpartum visit compared to a placebo. It's double-blinded meaning neither participants nor researchers know who gets real medicine versus placebo until the end of the trial.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from taking low-dose aspirin may include stomach irritation or increased risk of bleeding. However, since this study involves patients already taking low-dose aspirin during pregnancy without major issues reported, serious side effects might be less likely.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks postpartum
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks postpartum for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
NT-proBNP levels at 4 weeks postpartum
NT-proBNP levels at 6 weeks postpartum
Secondary outcome measures
Average Blood Pressures
Hospital readmission rates for blood pressure monitoring or cardiovascular disease work-up indications
Number of subjects requiring initiation or increase in blood pressure medications
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Treatment GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The treatment group will be provided with a 6-week supply of 81 mg of aspirin prior to discharge from the delivery admission. Patients will be scheduled for a 4-6 week postpartum clinic appointment, which is standard for these patients outside of this proposal.
Group II: Placebo GroupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The control group will receive a 6-week supply of placebo medication from the Investigational Pharmacy prior to discharge. The placebo will be identically appearing to the 81 mg aspirin. Patients will be scheduled for a 4-6 week postpartum clinic appointment, which is standard for these patients outside of this proposal.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Duke UniversityLead Sponsor
2,381 Previous Clinical Trials
3,427,437 Total Patients Enrolled
Brenna Hughes, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDuke University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
411 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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~59 spots leftby Jun 2025