Clinical trials
Birth clinical trials
Below are recruiting birth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 236 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05698966Recruiting
Low-dose steroid shot to help late preterm baby lungs
This study tests whether a low dose of a steroid medicine given to pregnant people late in pregnancy can help a baby’s lungs if delivery happens early. If you’re due for late-preterm delivery soon, the trial may help reduce breathing problems in the newborn.
AfulaAges 18–45 - NCT06401083RecruitingPhase 4
Extra caffeine dose before removing breathing tube in preemies
This study tests if giving an extra dose of caffeine (a medicine that helps premature babies breathe) right before removing the breathing tube can make the transition easier. It is for very premature babies who have been on a ventilator for at least two days and are ready for their first try at breathing on their own.
BudapestAges Any age - NCT06064669Recruiting
Metformin for healthy live birth in women with prediabetes
This study tests if metformin, a drug that helps control blood sugar, can improve the chance of a healthy live birth in women with prediabetes who are doing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It aims to see if treating prediabetes before and during early pregnancy leads to better outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 20–40 - NCT04304846Recruiting
Follow-up program for very preterm babies at age 3
This trial is part of a regional follow-up program for babies born very early. It looks at how these “extremely preterm” children do as they grow, and can help the care team spot needs earlier at the age-3 visit.
AngersAges 3–6 - NCT07774793Recruiting
Relaxation for newborn growth and maternal well-being
This study tests whether teaching mothers relaxation techniques can help their low-birth-weight babies grow better and improve how mothers feel overall.
KampalaAges birth+ - NCT07759622Recruiting
Improving planned cesarean sections and trust through shared decisions
This study aims to improve planned cesarean sections by helping women and their doctors make decisions together, with the goal of building trust and improving the overall experience. If you participate, you'll help researchers learn how to better support women in this situation.
MalmöAges 18 years+ - NCT05870878Recruiting
Pregnancy planning study for Rotterdam families at higher risk
This study follows women who are planning a pregnancy or are in early pregnancy (under 12 weeks) and have certain risk factors. It aims to help families by testing ways to support children’s healthy development in the Rotterdam area.
RotterdamAges Any age - NCT07758114Recruiting
Prenatal education on environmental exposures
This study provides education about everyday environmental exposures during pregnancy. It aims to help women make safer choices for their health and their baby's health.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07732257Recruiting
Wireless button sensor study for premature infants
This study tests a small, wireless button-like sensor to monitor vital signs in premature infants in the NICU. It may offer a gentler way to track your baby's health.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT06221332Recruiting
Sacral block for pain control during normal birth
This trial studies a new pain-block method called the sacral erector spinae plane block, given along with your epidural during labor. It is for first-time mothers having a planned vaginal birth, and aims to see if it gives better pain relief.
KonyaAges 18–42 - NCT06557551Recruiting
Surfactant for preterm babies born before 28 weeks
This trial tests giving surfactant through a thin tube into the windpipe right after birth for babies born before 28 weeks. It aims to help their lungs work better and reduce breathing problems.
Dublin, None SelectedAges Up to 30 minutes - NCT07710729RecruitingPhase 1
How UBT251 Affects Birth Control and Stomach Emptying
This study tests a new medicine, UBT251, to see if it affects how birth control pills work and how quickly food leaves the stomach. It is for women with overweight or obesity who cannot get pregnant.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07675642Recruiting
Ultrasound feedback for first-time moms with pelvic floor tightness at term
This study tests whether using ultrasound to show you how your pelvic floor muscles move during labor can help first-time moms who have a specific muscle tightness called levator ani co-activation. It may improve birth outcomes for you and your baby.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733377Recruiting
Non-invasive scans to study back curve during pregnancy
This trial uses a non-invasive imaging scan to measure a common back curvature called lordosis during pregnancy. Researchers will look at how these measurements relate to birth outcomes in low-risk pregnancies.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 20–40 - NCT04447742Recruiting
Study of how healthy babies’ gut microbes develop from birth
This study follows pregnant people from about 20 weeks until delivery, to understand how gut microbes (tiny organisms in the intestines) develop in healthy babies. It may help researchers learn how early-life gut development affects health later on.
BernAges 18–45 - NCT06487286Recruiting
Visfatin/NAMPT levels in breast milk study
This study looks at a substance called visfatin/NAMPT in breast milk to learn more about its role in newborn health. It involves healthy full-term babies and their mothers who are in the hospital and can provide breast milk samples.
Ponderano, BIAges Any age - NCT07635771Recruiting
Physical fitness and mental health during pregnancy and birth
This study looks at how a pregnant woman's fitness level and mental well-being might affect labor and breastfeeding success. Researchers will ask you about your physical activity and feelings throughout pregnancy to help predict how your labor might go.
Tortosa, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT01825499Recruiting
Registry study for very small preterm babies in Vermont centers
This study collects health information about babies who are born very small and/or very early to better understand outcomes. It may help clinicians improve care for similar babies in the future.
Burlington, VermontAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT05969431Recruiting
Measuring hair cortisol to study stress in fathers of babies
This study looks at whether a father’s stress level over time can be estimated by measuring cortisol (a stress hormone) in hair. Results may help researchers better understand how chronic stress affects new families, especially when babies are born early or on time.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges 1 day–1 week - NCT07611175Recruiting
Compassion-based support for pregnant women
This study tests a compassion-focused program designed to support pregnant women's emotional wellbeing during the second and third trimesters. The program aims to help reduce stress and improve mental health during pregnancy.
Porto, Porto DistrictAges 18–49 - NCT07599332Recruiting
Study of Baby Weight Checks After Birth
This study watches when and how often newborn babies are weighed in the first days after birth. Researchers want to understand the best timing for these weight checks to help babies stay healthy.
IpswichAges 16 years+ - NCT07579468Recruiting
How Mom's Exercise During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Blood
This study looks at whether mothers who stayed active during pregnancy have babies with different healthy markers in their umbilical cord blood at birth. Researchers want to understand if exercise during pregnancy gives babies a health advantage from the start.
Clermont-FerrandAges 1 day–2 days - NCT06723067Recruiting
Wearable breast pump study for mothers of premature babies
This study tests if wearable, wireless breast pumps help mothers of premature infants express milk more often and effectively. Participants will be randomly assigned to use either a wearable pump or a standard hospital pump.
Austin, TexasAges Any age - NCT05319158Recruiting
Movement imitation therapy for very premature baby movement quality
This study tests whether “movement imitation therapy” can improve how a preterm baby moves. It looks at specific movement patterns in babies born very early, aiming to help motor (movement) development.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 5 months–7 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for birth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 236 recruiting birth studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a birth trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a birth trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.