The effect of music on arterial blood pressure and anxiety levels in pregnant women hospitalized due to mild preeclampsia: A pilot randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 101093
Author(s):  
Özlem Doğan Yüksekol ◽  
Mürüvvet Başer
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Arterial Blood Pressure ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Mild Preeclampsia ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Early Manipulation of Arterial Blood Pressure in Acute Ischemic Stroke (MAPAS): Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Antonio Nasi ◽  
Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins ◽  
Miguel Gus ◽  
Gustavo Weiss ◽  
Andrea Garcia de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Arterial Blood Pressure ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Arterial Blood

Effects of Guided Imagery on Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women with Hypertension: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Birth ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faith Wight Moffatt ◽  
Ellen Hodnett ◽  
Mary Jane Esplen ◽  
Judy Watt-Watson
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract MP72: Feasibility, Safety and Acceptability of Soy-Based Diet for Pregnant Women: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Shi ◽  
Vidya Iyer ◽  
Errol Norwitz ◽  
Tiffany A Moore Simas ◽  
Nirupa Matthan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cardiometabolic Health ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Whole Foods

Introduction: Previous evidence suggests that soy containing foods may have beneficial effects on lipid and glycemic metabolism due to their biologically active components, including soy protein and isoflavones. Pregnancy is associated with changes in glucose and lipid metabolism, partially attributable to elevated estrogen concentrations. We have previously reported a significant, inverse association between urinary excretion of isoflavones and cardiometabolic risk markers in pregnant women, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Further studies are needed to determine the cardiometabolic health effects of soy intake in pregnant women. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that consumption of soy-based whole foods is safe and acceptable for pregnant women and has beneficial cardiometabolic health effects. Methods: A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in 30 pregnant women who received counseling to consume either a high-soy or low-soy foods containing diet. Assessments (physical and anthropometric measurements, food frequency questionnaires, fasting blood samples) were conducted at 14 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, and 6 weeks’ postpartum. Monthly follow-up calls were conducted by research team coordinator to assess safety and encourage adherence. Results: Both the high-soy and low-soy groups demonstrated high adherence (80-90%), defined as consuming soy foods ≥ 15 days in the past four weeks for high-soy group and ≤ 5 days for low-soy group. Five subjects in the high-soy group reported adverse events (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itchy mouth); all were transient and resolved without sequelae. No adverse events were reported in the low-soy group. Skinfold thickness decreased (-4.8 mm) in the high-soy group and increased (+3.6 mm) in the low-soy group (p=0.04). There was a trend towards lower BMI in the high-soy compared to low-soy group at 28 weeks (+1.4 vs. +3.6 kg/m 2 , respectively, p=0.15) and postpartum (-1.2 vs. +0.6 kg/m 2 , respectively, p=0.14). This decrease in BMI was predominantly a loss of body fat and not lean mass. There were no significant differences between groups in fasting glucose, HDL-C, LDL-C, TG, or VLDL concentrations. Conclusions: In conclusion, results from this pilot RCT support the acceptability and safety of consuming soy-based whole foods during pregnancy. A larger-scale RCT is needed to further elucidate the effects of soy-based foods on cardiometabolic risk factors during pregnancy, as well as the transgenerational effects on their offspring.

scholarly journals Effects of a low–glycemic load diet in overweight and obese pregnant women: a pilot randomized controlled trial

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 1306-1315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erinn T Rhodes ◽  
Dorota B Pawlak ◽  
Tamara C Takoudes ◽  
Cara B Ebbeling ◽  
Henry A Feldman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

scholarly journals Safety and pharmacokinetics of pravastatin used for the prevention of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women: a pilot randomized controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 214 (6) ◽  
pp. 720.e1-720.e17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged M. Costantine ◽  
Kirsten Cleary ◽  
Mary F. Hebert ◽  
Mahmoud S. Ahmed ◽  
Linda M. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

scholarly journals A mobile phone-based multimedia intervention to support maternal health is acceptable and feasible among illiterate pregnant women in Uganda: Qualitative findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205520762098629
Author(s):  
Angella Musiimenta ◽  
Wilson Tumuhimbise ◽  
Niels Pinkwart ◽  
Jane Katusiime ◽  
Godfrey Mugyenyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Clinic Appointment ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Uganda’s maternal mortality rate remains unacceptably high. Mobile phones can potentially provide affordable means of accessing maternal health services even among the otherwise hard-to-reach populations. Evidence about the acceptability and feasibility of mobile phone-based interventions targeting illiterate women, however, is limited. Objective To assess the acceptability and feasibility of a mobile phone-based multimedia application (MatHealth app) to support maternal health amongst illiterate pregnant women in rural southwestern Uganda. Methods 80 pregnant women initiating antenatal care from Mbarara regional referral hospital were enrolled in a pilot randomized controlled trial and followed until six weeks after delivery. The 40 women in the intervention group received a MatHealth app composed of educational videos/audios, clinic appointment reminders, and the calling function. Qualitative interviews on acceptability of this technology were carried out with 30 of the intervention participants. An inductive, content analytic approach was used to analyze qualitative data. Quantitative feasibility data were recorded and summarized descriptively. Results Participants reported that the intervention is acceptable as it enabled them adopt good maternal health practices, enhanced social support from spouses, provided clinic appointment reminders, and facilitated communication with healthcare providers. Challenges included: phone sharing (74%), accidental deletion of the application 15 (43%), lack of electricity 15 (43%), and inability to set up a reminder function 20 (57%). Conclusion The MatHealth app is an acceptable and feasible intervention among illiterate women, in a resource limited setting. Future efforts should focus on optimized application design, spouse orientation, and incorporating economic support to overcome the challenges we encountered.

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