Overview

Oral Nifedipine Versus Oral Labetalol

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2016-05-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

This study's aim is to determine whether oral extended release nifedipine is superior to oral labetolol for the management of postpartum severe hypertension, specifically time to achieve goal blood pressure, and shortening hospital stay. Our hypothesis is that oral extended release nifedipine is superior to oral labetolol for achieving goal blood pressure in the postpartum period.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Treatments:

Labetalol
Nifedipine