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Preeclampsia Clinical Trial in Birmingham, AL

Access cutting-edge preeclampsia treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Birmingham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Birmingham

    Convenient for AL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Birmingham site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Preeclampsia Study in Birmingham

The Achieve Trial is a randomized clinical trial to test whether lowering blood pressure to less than 140/90 mmHg in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy will prolong pregnancy.

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant women
Gestational age: 23 weeks, 0 days to 35 weeks, 6 days
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy including gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, the non-severe form at enrollment, which is called without severe features by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
No evidence of the severe form of preeclampsia, termed severe features, as outlined in maternal

Exclusion Criteria

No indication for delivery at the time of enrollment.
Planned expectant management at time of enrollment
Singleton or dichorionic twin gestation, defined at and beyond 14 weeks gestation. (A pregnancy complicated by a vanishing twin in the first trimester defined as less than 14 weeks gestation will be eligible.)
Intact membranes Exclusion Criteria:
Preeclampsia with severe features, defined per ACOG as:
Systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or more, or diastolic blood pressure of 110 mm Hg or more on two occasions at least 4 hours apart (unless antihypertensive therapy is initiated before this time)
Thrombocytopenia defined as: lower than 100 x 10e9 platelets/L
Impaired liver function that is not accounted for by alternative diagnoses and as indicated by abnormally elevated blood concentrations of liver enzymes (to more than twice the upper limit normal concentrations), or by severe persistent right upper quadrant or epigastric pain unresponsive to medications
Renal insufficiency (serum creatinine concentration more than 1.1 mg/dL or a doubling of the serum creatinine concentration in the absence of other renal disease)
Pulmonary edema
New-onset headache unresponsive to medication and not accounted for by alternative diagnoses
Visual disturbances
Underlying renal dysfunction defined as, presenting the following parameters prior to 20 weeks gestation: baseline creatinine, equal to or higher than, 1.2 mg/dL Or proteinuria: defined as presenting protein in urine, equal to or higher than, 300 mg/24 hours or protein/creatinine ratio, equal to or higher than, 0.3 or Urine dipstick reading of greater than or equal to 2 at baseline and in the absence of a urinary tract infection
Stage 2 chronic hypertension
Contraindications to labetalol and nifedipine XL according to the FDA package insert
Patient unable to or unwilling to adhere to management recommendations
Fetal Reasons for Study Ineligibility:
Fetal growth restriction (lower than 10th percentile) at enrollment, based on an ultrasound within 3 weeks prior to enrollment
Oligohydramnios defined by amniotic fluid deepest vertical pocket \<2 cm based on an ultrasound within the 48 hours prior to enrollment
Known major structural or chromosomal abnormality

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Birmingham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05676476) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Preeclampsia Treatment Options in Birmingham, AL

If you're searching for preeclampsia treatment options in Birmingham, AL, this clinical trial (NCT05676476) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Birmingham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced preeclampsia specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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