Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Effect of Ibuprofen on Post-partum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (NCT NCT02891174)

NCT ID: NCT02891174

Last Updated: 2019-05-23

Results Overview

The adjusted mean difference in systolic blood pressure after 24 hours of exposure each to ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

74 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 hours following intervention

Results posted on

2019-05-23

Participant Flow

74 women were consented prior to delivery. Women were subsequently excluded due to cesarean delivery (n=20), severe features of preeclampsia (n=7), additional anesthesia (n=2), and delivery physician preference (n=2). 43 women were randomized. Six women declined study medication and were not included in intention-to-treat analysis.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ibuprofen Followed by Acetaminophen
Period 1: Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours Period 2: Acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours. No washout
Acetaminophen Followed by Ibuprofen
Period 1: Acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours Period 2: Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours. No washout
First Intervention (24 Hours)
STARTED
20
23
First Intervention (24 Hours)
Received First Intervention
19
18
First Intervention (24 Hours)
COMPLETED
17
10
First Intervention (24 Hours)
NOT COMPLETED
3
13
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
STARTED
17
10
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
COMPLETED
11
3
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
NOT COMPLETED
6
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ibuprofen Followed by Acetaminophen
Period 1: Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours Period 2: Acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours. No washout
Acetaminophen Followed by Ibuprofen
Period 1: Acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours Period 2: Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours for 24 hours. No washout
First Intervention (24 Hours)
Declined any study medication
1
5
First Intervention (24 Hours)
Discharged prior to cross-over
0
2
First Intervention (24 Hours)
Withdrew after receiving study drug
2
6
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
No blood pressure after cross-over
1
0
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
Discharged during second intervention
3
5
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
Withdrew after receiving study drug
2
1
Second Intervention (24 Hours)
Protocol Violation
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

The Effect of Ibuprofen on Post-partum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ibuprofen Followed by Acetaminophen
n=19 Participants
Ibuprofen administered immediately post-partum, 600 mg (3 x 200 mg tablets) every 6 hours for 24 hours followed by acetaminophen, 650 mg (2 x 325 mg tablets) every 6 hours for 24 hours. Ibuprofen: At the time of delivery, eligibility will be reviewed. If the participant remains eligible, she will be randomized by the study pharmacy to begin post-partum analgesic therapy with ibuprofen followed by acetaminophen. Acetaminophen: At the time of delivery, eligibility will be reviewed. If the participant remains eligible, she will be randomized by the study pharmacy to begin post-partum analgesic therapy with acetaminophen followed by ibuprofen.
Acetaminophen Followed by Ibuprofen
n=18 Participants
Acetaminophen administered immediately post-partum, 650 mg (2 x 325 mg tablets) every 6 hours for 24 hours followed by ibuprofen, 600 mg (3 x 200 mg tablets) every 6 hours for 24 hours. Ibuprofen: At the time of delivery, eligibility will be reviewed. If the participant remains eligible, she will be randomized by the study pharmacy to begin post-partum analgesic therapy with ibuprofen followed by acetaminophen. Acetaminophen: At the time of delivery, eligibility will be reviewed. If the participant remains eligible, she will be randomized by the study pharmacy to begin post-partum analgesic therapy with acetaminophen followed by ibuprofen.
Total
n=37 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
30.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9 • n=99 Participants
31.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.3 • n=107 Participants
31.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=107 Participants
37 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic White
17 Participants
n=99 Participants
17 Participants
n=107 Participants
34 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Black
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity · Hispanic
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=107 Participants
37 Participants
n=206 Participants
BMI
33.5 kg/m^2
n=99 Participants
31.7 kg/m^2
n=107 Participants
32.3 kg/m^2
n=206 Participants
Marital Status
Single
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
5 Participants
n=107 Participants
9 Participants
n=206 Participants
Marital Status
Lives with partner
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Marital Status
Married
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
25 Participants
n=206 Participants
Marital Status
Not reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Insurance
Commercial
17 Participants
n=99 Participants
14 Participants
n=107 Participants
31 Participants
n=206 Participants
Insurance
Public/Medicaid
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
6 Participants
n=206 Participants
Nulliparous
10 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
21 Participants
n=206 Participants
Gestational Age
39.4 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.5 • n=99 Participants
38.6 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.5 • n=107 Participants
38.9 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.5 • n=206 Participants
Gestational Hypertension
15 Participants
n=99 Participants
17 Participants
n=107 Participants
32 Participants
n=206 Participants
Systolic Blood Pressure
132.5 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=99 Participants
131.2 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=107 Participants
131.6 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9 • n=206 Participants
Maximum Systolic Blood Pressure Prior to Delivery
153.2 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=99 Participants
149.8 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=107 Participants
151.5 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.0 • n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours following intervention

Population: 37 women who received \>=1 dose of study drug were included in intention-to-treat analyses. 35 women had blood pressure recorded in the intended ibuprofen period; 2 excluded due to discharge prior to cross-over. 36 women had blood pressure recorded in the intended acetaminophen period; 1 excluded with no blood pressure measured after cross-over.

The adjusted mean difference in systolic blood pressure after 24 hours of exposure each to ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibuprofen
n=35 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended ibuprofen period.
Acetaminophen
n=36 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended acetaminophen period.
Difference in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Baseline systolic blood pressure
131.8 mmHg
Standard Deviation 6.3
132.0 mmHg
Standard Deviation 6.4
Difference in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Systolic blood pressure after exposure
129.1 mmHg
Standard Deviation 8.3
129.1 mmHg
Standard Deviation 8.5
Difference in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Observed Difference in systolic blood pressure
-2.7 mmHg
Standard Deviation 8.1
-2.9 mmHg
Standard Deviation 8.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At the time of first dose of study drug and 2 hours after

Population: 14 women in the ibuprofen first group and 8 women in the the acetaminophen first group completed pain surveys before and 2 hours after 1st dose of study drug.

Prior to the first dose of pain medication, participants will take a brief, self-administered survey to assess abdominal and overall pain using a 0-10 scale. Two hours after the first dose of study drug, participants will repeat the self-administered survey to assess abdominal, perineal, and overall pain using a 0-10 scale. Clinical Pain Scale: 0=no pain to 10=worst pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibuprofen
n=14 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended ibuprofen period.
Acetaminophen
n=8 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended acetaminophen period.
Change in Self-reported Pain Score 2 Hours After First Intervention
Abdominal pain
-0.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
-0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
Change in Self-reported Pain Score 2 Hours After First Intervention
Perineal pain
-1.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
1.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
Change in Self-reported Pain Score 2 Hours After First Intervention
Overall pain
-0.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
-0.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 hours and 24-48 hours after initial study medication administration

Population: Of 37 women in intention-to-treat analyses, 35 were analyzed in ibuprofen treatment; 2 of those women had no recorded nursing pain score in ibuprofen period (n=33). 36 women were analyzed in acetaminophen treatment, but 1 of those women had no recorded nursing pain score in acetaminophen period (n=35).

Pain scores using a 0-10 scale as assessed by nursing during the 48 hours from initial study medication administration will be abstracted from the participant's medical record. Clinical Pain Scale: 0=no pain to 10=worst pain. All pain scores during the first intervention (0-24 hours) and second intervention (24-48) are included according to intention-to-treat principles.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibuprofen
n=33 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended ibuprofen period.
Acetaminophen
n=35 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended acetaminophen period.
Mean Pain Score by Nursing Assessment
2.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours and 48 hours after initial study medication administration

Population: 11 women in the ibuprofen first group and 6 women in the the acetaminophen first group completed the satisfaction survey prior to discharge.

A brief survey on satisfaction with pain control during the first 24 hours post-partum and the second 24 hours post-partum, as well as overall during post-partum stay will be administered prior to discharge using a 1-5 Likert scale: 1=not satisfied to 5=extremely satisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibuprofen
n=11 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended ibuprofen period.
Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Intention to treat population: received at least 1 dose of study medication in the first intervention period (either ibuprofen or acetaminophen), and had a blood pressure measured during the intended acetaminophen period.
Satisfaction With Pain Control During 24 Hours of Exposure Each to Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
Period 1
3 units on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 4.0
4 units on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 5.0
Satisfaction With Pain Control During 24 Hours of Exposure Each to Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
Period 2
3 units on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 4.0
4.5 units on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 5.0
Satisfaction With Pain Control During 24 Hours of Exposure Each to Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
Overall
3 units on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 4.0
4.5 units on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 5.0

Adverse Events

Ibuprofen

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

Acetaminophen

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. Elizabeth Langen

University of Michigan

Phone: 734-764-3406

Results disclosure agreements

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