Table 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measuresTiming
Primary outcome(s)Maternal mortality
Maternal morbidity (ischaemic stroke, intracranial haemorrhage, eclamptic seizure; development of pre-eclampsia with severe features; postnatal complication requiring intervention)
Systolic blood pressure control
Diastolic blood pressure control
Mean arterial pressure control
Safety data (adverse events or maternal side effects)
Direct maternal deaths up to day 42 postpartum; late maternal deaths up to 1 year postpartum
Secondary outcome(s)Critical care admission
Length of hospital stay following delivery
Postnatal readmission to secondary care
Antihypertensive medication requirement
Urine output
Laboratory values
Other as defined by study