Trial Outcomes & Findings for Heart Health 4 Moms Trial to Reduce CVD Risk After Preeclampsia (NCT NCT02147626)

NCT ID: NCT02147626

Last Updated: 2021-02-15

Results Overview

The Eating Habits Confidence Survey measures the self-efficacy of a patient to improve their diet. Scores range from 1 (low self-efficacy) to 5 (high self-efficacy). A higher score is a better outcome.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

151 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

9 months after intervention starts

Results posted on

2021-02-15

Participant Flow

From July 2015 to May 2016, women living in the United States with recent preeclampsia were recruited through the website and social media of the Preeclampsia Foundation, the March of Dimes Foundation, BabyCenter.com, and Craigslist.

Women were eligible to participate if they had preeclampsia in the past five years and did not have current chronic hypertension; women also had to have access to the internet via computer or mobile device

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Information and Screening Group
Intervention: The patient website will include the American Heart Association (AHA) Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the American Heart Association ( AHA) Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Overall Study
STARTED
75
76
Overall Study
COMPLETED
70
69
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Information and Screening Group
Intervention: The patient website will include the American Heart Association (AHA) Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the American Heart Association ( AHA) Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
4
Overall Study
Pregnancy
1
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Heart Health 4 Moms Trial to Reduce CVD Risk After Preeclampsia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=75 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=76 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Total
n=151 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
75 Participants
n=5 Participants
76 Participants
n=7 Participants
151 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
75 Participants
n=5 Participants
76 Participants
n=7 Participants
151 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic White
63 Participants
n=5 Participants
61 Participants
n=7 Participants
124 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic African-American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Multi-race
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Hispanic/Latina
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Personal Health Self-efficacy (Eating)
4.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=5 Participants
4.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=7 Participants
4.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=5 Participants
Personal Health Self-efficacy (Physical Activity)
3.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=5 Participants
3.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 • n=7 Participants
3.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 • n=5 Participants
Physical Activity
26.3 METS/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.1 • n=5 Participants
23.5 METS/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.8 • n=7 Participants
24.9 METS/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.5 • n=5 Participants
Physical inactivity
24.4 hours/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9 • n=5 Participants
22.7 hours/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3 • n=7 Participants
23.5 hours/week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.1 • n=5 Participants
Adherence to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet
23.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.8 • n=5 Participants
24.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9 • n=7 Participants
24.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=5 Participants
Patient Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
2.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=5 Participants
1.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=7 Participants
2.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=5 Participants
Patient Control Over Cardiovascular Disease Risk
3.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4 • n=5 Participants
3.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4 • n=7 Participants
3.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

The Eating Habits Confidence Survey measures the self-efficacy of a patient to improve their diet. Scores range from 1 (low self-efficacy) to 5 (high self-efficacy). A higher score is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Eating Habits Confidence Survey
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
4.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

The Exercise Confidence Survey measures self-efficacy of patient to increase physical activity Scores range from 1 (low self-efficacy) to 5 (high self-efficacy). A higher score is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Exercise Confidence Survey
3.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1
4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

The DASH Online Questionnaire is a food frequency questionnaire that prompts recall of daily servings of foods and beverages consumed in the past 30 days. We calculate a DASH score based on daily intake of eight components (fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, whole grains, low-fat dairy, sodium, lean meats and poultry, and sweets). Quintile rankings were summed across components to obtain a summary DASH score for each participant that ranged from 8 to 40. A higher score indicates higher DASH compliance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
DASH Online Questionnaire
23.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.8
24.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire is a validated questionnaire for women that includes activities relevant to caring for young children. Our measure ascertained type, duration, and frequency of recreational activity and childcare activity. It also measured inactivity (sedentary behavior), such as reading, using a computer, and watching television. The time spent in each activity is multiplied by its intensity measured in Metabolic Equivalent of Task Value (METS) to yield the average weekly energy expenditure related to that activity. The score ranged from 0 to 113 METS per week.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire
25.8 METs/week
Standard Deviation 18.2
26.6 METs/week
Standard Deviation 19.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire is a validated questionnaire for women that includes activities relevant to caring for young children. Our measure ascertained type, duration, and frequency of recreational activity and childcare activity. It also measured inactivity (sedentary behavior), such as reading, using a computer, and watching TV. The time spent in each inactivity was summed. The hours per week of reported inactivity ranged from 0 to 85.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Physical Inactivity in the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire
22.7 Hours/week
Standard Deviation 16.5
16.5 Hours/week
Standard Deviation 10.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

Adapted from 2012 American Heart Association National Survey of women's knowledge of their cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk; adaptation is knowledge of risk with respect to preeclampsia history. The score ranges from 1 (low knowledge) to 4 (high knowledge).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Patient Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
2.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months after intervention starts

To assess women's sense of personal control over their health, we adapted Kim and Walker's survey on perception of chronic diabetes risk among women with a history of gestational diabetes, using factor analysis (with varimax rotation) to reduce seven items from the Kim scales to a single factor we named ''Personal Control over Cardiovascular Disease Risk.'' The resulting measure had a Cronbach's alpha of 0.73. The score ranges from 1 (low control) to 4 (high control). High control is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Information and Screening Group
n=70 Participants
Intervention: The patient website will include the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations (translated to an 8th grade reading level and with a link to the publication), a link to the online National Institutes of Health (NIH) DASH website, and the NIH smoking cessation website Information and Screening Group
HH4M Intervention Arm
n=69 Participants
Intervention: The HH4M patient website will include information and tools. These resources are customized to help new mothers achieve the AHA Class I Lifestyle recommendations for women with a history of preeclampsia. Web-based educational and motivational modules Information and Screening Group
Patient Control Over Cardiovascular Disease Risk
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.4
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.4

Adverse Events

Information and Screening Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

HH4M Intervention Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Janet Rich-Edwards

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Phone: 6175258264

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place