Clinical trials
Cesarean Delivery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cesarean delivery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 55 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07025954Recruiting
Delivery at 36 vs. 37 weeks for placenta previa with accreta
This trial compares delivering at 36 weeks versus 37 weeks for pregnant women with a condition called placenta previa with accreta, where the placenta covers the cervix and grows too deeply into the womb. The goal is to find the best time for delivery to improve safety for both mother and baby.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT07476482Enrolling by invitation
Shared decision-making during planned C-section under spinal anesthesia
This trial tests whether involving you in decisions during your planned C-section can improve your experience. You will be awake under spinal anesthesia and the study focuses on helping you feel more in control.
AlexandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07117708Recruiting
Timing of cesarean consent discussions during labor
This study looks at when to talk with patients about the possibility of an unplanned cesarean section before or during labor. It may help make the consent process less stressful for people who are planning to have their labor started.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07334418Recruiting
General anesthesia for trauma prevention during C-section
This study tests if giving general anesthesia early during a C-section can reduce traumatic experiences for women who feel severe pain despite standard pain relief options.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07636421RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two medications to prevent bleeding after planned C-section
This trial tests two medicines given during a planned C-section to see which is better at preventing heavy bleeding. It may help make delivery safer for healthy women having a scheduled cesarean.
Buraidah, Al-Qassim RegionAges 18–45 - NCT07258459Recruiting
Vaginal birth after two cesareans
This trial tests if women who have had two previous cesarean sections can safely have a vaginal birth. It includes pregnant women past 34 weeks with a baby in head-down position.
Pescara, PEAges 18 years+ - NCT07786012RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine vs. morphine for pain relief after C-section
This study compares two pain medications given after a planned C-section to see which works better. If you are having a planned C-section, this trial may help you find better pain control.
New York, New YorkAges 19 years+ - NCT06767566RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine for depression and pain after cesarean delivery
This study tests whether ketamine, a medicine given during cesarean delivery, can help prevent or reduce postpartum depression and pain. It aims to find the best dose for new mothers.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07867106Recruiting
Discomfort during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia
This study asks patients about any discomfort they felt during their cesarean section while under spinal or epidural anesthesia. The goal is to understand and improve the birthing experience.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07852624Recruiting
Anesthesia during planned c-section and newborn hearing
This study compares two types of anesthesia used during planned cesarean deliveries to see if they affect the baby's hearing after birth. If you qualify, you would receive one of the standard anesthesia methods, and your baby's hearing would be checked shortly after delivery.
WenzhouAges 18–35 - NCT06268431Recruiting
Trial of oxytocin rest to reduce c-section
This trial tests whether taking a break from oxytocin (a medicine used to strengthen contractions) can help reduce the chance of needing a C-section. It is for women whose labor has slowed down despite oxytocin.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55 - NCT07561632Recruiting
Early Stress Screening After Emergency Cesarean Delivery
This study looks at whether certain signs of distress right after an unexpected cesarean delivery can predict who might develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) later. Researchers want to understand this connection so they can help women who are struggling after this traumatic birth experience.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT04304625RecruitingPhase 3
Tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss after C-section
This trial studies whether tranexamic acid can prevent heavy bleeding after a planned or urgent cesarean delivery in people with placenta previa. If you qualify, you may receive the study drug to help your body keep blood loss lower during and after surgery.
BordeauxAges 18–65 - NCT06813989Recruiting
Carotid Blood Flow in Pregnant Women
This study measures blood flow in the carotid artery (a major neck artery) during pregnancy and cesarean delivery. It aims to understand how pregnancy affects blood flow, which may help improve care for mothers.
IstanbulAges 20–40 - NCT07217899RecruitingPhase 2
Calcium to reduce bleeding after C-section
This trial tests if giving calcium through an IV before a C-section can help reduce blood loss in women at higher risk for heavy bleeding due to the uterus not contracting well.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06927830Recruiting
Nausea & vomiting after planned C-section under spinal anesthesia
This research study looks at how often nausea and vomiting happen after a planned C-section with spinal anesthesia, when standard preventive medicine is given. If you are having a planned C-section with a single baby at over 37 weeks, this study may help doctors understand your risk better.
ChenéeAges 18 years+ - NCT07185425Recruiting
NeuroCuple patch for pain after C-section
This study tests a special sticky patch (NeuroCuple device) placed near your C-section incision to see if it helps with pain after delivery. It may offer a drug-free way to manage discomfort.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07187544Recruiting
Carbetocin and calcium for uterine tone during c-section
This study tests if giving carbetocin with calcium helps the uterus contract better after a planned c-section. It's for women at 37+ weeks without high risk for poor uterine tone.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT07082530Recruiting
Labor induction at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnant women in China
This study compares inducing labor at 39 weeks to waiting for natural labor in women with low-risk pregnancies. It aims to see if planned induction leads to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06963047Recruiting
Ultrasound to measure blood loss after C-section
This study tests whether a quick ultrasound after a C-section can better estimate blood loss than the usual visual method. If you are a woman who had a C-section, you may be eligible to help improve care for future mothers.
Nazareth, NorthAges 18–50 - NCT06949813Recruiting
Preventing mood symptoms after C-section
This study tests a program to help prevent depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms in people who have a cesarean delivery. It is for pregnant people who are in the hospital for at least 3 days before their C-section due to a high-risk pregnancy.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT06925152RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve block for C-section pain in complex surgery history
This study tests a targeted numbing injection (a nerve block) in the belly wall during C-sections to improve pain control and recovery for people who have had multiple or complex abdominal surgeries. It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for strong pain medicines.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT06355271Recruiting
Pain relief and recovery after planned C-section
This trial studies how well pain is controlled and how quickly women recover after a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia. It compares different pain relief methods to find the best approach.
BellinzonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06333340Recruiting
Comparing two medicines to prevent heavy bleeding after planned cesarean
This study compares two medicines—carbetocin and oxytocin—given during a planned cesarean to help prevent heavy bleeding after delivery. It is for women who have certain risk factors for uterine atony (when the uterus does not tighten up after birth).
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cesarean delivery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 55 recruiting cesarean delivery 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 cesarean delivery 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 cesarean delivery 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.
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