Clinical trials
Childbirth clinical trials
Below are recruiting childbirth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 49 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06947369Recruiting
Support for First-Time Moms with Childbirth Fears
This study offers special education sessions for first-time pregnant women who have significant fears about childbirth. The goal is to help you feel more prepared, less scared, and more confident about becoming a mother.
Kilis, MerkezAges Any age - NCT07123623Recruiting
childbirth classes for couples to reduce fear and boost support
This study tests whether having expectant parents take childbirth classes together helps pregnant women feel more supported by their partner, less afraid of giving birth, and more confident in their ability to deliver. It is designed for women who have already had a vaginal birth before and are at least 20 weeks pregnant.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07496879Enrolling by invitation
Virtual tour app for first-time mothers
This trial tests whether a QR-code-based virtual tour of the delivery room can help first-time pregnant women feel more prepared and have better childbirth experiences. You would use your smartphone to take a virtual tour before giving birth.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–45 - NCT04989894Recruiting
Study to measure recovery after childbirth
This trial looks at how mothers recover after childbirth and may help improve care plans that support faster, smoother recovery. You may be eligible if you recently delivered a single baby at term and can complete study tasks in Chinese.
SingaporeAges 21–50 - NCT06813547Recruiting
Tapping and virtual reality for fear of childbirth
This trial tests whether a combination of Emotional Freedom Techniques (a tapping therapy) and virtual reality can help reduce fear of childbirth. It is for first-time mothers in their third trimester who have a healthy, single pregnancy.
MalatyaAges Any age - NCT07471269Recruiting
Online pain education for fear of childbirth
This trial tests an online education program about pain neuroscience to help pregnant women reduce fear of childbirth. It may be useful if you are in your third trimester and want to feel more prepared.
Alfara del Patriarca, ValenciaAges 18–50 - NCT07272785Recruiting
Maternal information on labor induction and birth experience
This trial studies how giving mothers more information about labor induction (starting labor with medicine) affects their birth experience. You may be able to join if you are planning an induction at a clinic or ward and speak Finnish, Swedish, or English.
TurkuAges 18 years+ - NCT07543133Enrolling by invitation
Simulation Training for Newly Experienced Midwives
This study teaches midwives hands-on childbirth skills using practice mannequins and realistic scenarios. It aims to see if this training improves how well midwives care for pregnant patients and handle labor complications.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18–45 - NCT07263750Recruiting
Haptonomy for bonding and reducing childbirth fear in first-time parents
This study tests if haptonomy—a gentle touch and communication method for the baby in the womb—helps first-time parents feel more connected to their baby and less afraid of childbirth.
Merkez, SivasAges 19–35 - NCT05534568Recruiting
Parent support program for families affected by pregnancy substance use
This program aims to help mothers and young children get safer, better support services when substance use occurred during pregnancy. It may help connect you (or your child) to the right community resources and reduce risk of ongoing alcohol or drug exposure.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06698107Recruiting
Childbirth education for teen mothers to prevent depression
This program tests a special childbirth education class designed to help first-time teen mothers feel more confident and prepared, with the goal of reducing the chance of depression after the baby is born.
Bahir Dar, AmharaAges 13–19 - NCT06754111Enrolling by invitation
Can the birth environment help with pain and fear?
This study looks at how the birth environment (like a calm, comfortable room) affects pain, fear, how you give birth (vaginal or C-section), and how long labor lasts. It's for first-time mothers who are healthy and not high-risk.
Burdur, BucakAges 18–35 - NCT07792629Recruiting
Mirror therapy for postpartum recovery
This trial tests whether using mirror therapy during labor can improve postpartum recovery. It is for women who are at least 18, can read and write Turkish, and are having a vaginal delivery without complications.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18 years+ - NCT07222852RecruitingPhase 3
Heart Protection After Preeclampsia With Enalapril
This trial tests whether the blood pressure medicine enalapril can help protect the hearts of people who had preeclampsia (a pregnancy-related high blood pressure condition) after they give birth. It is for those already in a hospital hypertension monitoring program.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06438549Recruiting
Community health workers help pregnant smokers quit
This study tests whether adding a community health worker to your prenatal care team can help pregnant women quit smoking. It's for women who are ready to make a quit plan and are getting care at certain hospitals.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05164926Recruiting
St. John’s wort oil massage during vaginal childbirth
This trial studies whether using St. John’s wort oil for perineum massage (the area between the vagina and anus) during active labor can be helpful for women planning a vaginal birth. It looks at normal, low-risk pregnancies to see what difference this comfort-and-care approach may make.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–40 - NCT04981730Recruiting
Online childbirth and parenting classes for first-time parents
This study tests a web-based program that teaches first-time mothers and fathers (and their support partners) about childbirth and parenting during pregnancy. It may help you feel more prepared by giving daily, online guidance tailored to first-time parents.
TaipeiAges 20–60 - NCT07540923Recruiting
Mindfulness training for pregnant teens: fear, bonding, and breastfeeding
This study teaches pregnant teenagers a mindfulness technique (learning to focus your mind calmly) to help reduce fear about childbirth, strengthen bonding with their baby after birth, and support breastfeeding. You'd attend training sessions with your partner over several weeks.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 15–19 - NCT07201220Recruiting
Meditation in early labor for first-time mothers
This study tests whether meditating in early labor helps first-time mothers feel more confident and less afraid during childbirth. You will be asked to practice meditation while you are in early labor, and the researchers will see how it affects your self-efficacy and fear.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06806904Recruiting
Ultrasound during labor to predict birth outcomes
This study uses ultrasound scans during labor to see if they can predict how your delivery will go. It may help doctors make better decisions and improve outcomes for you and your baby.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–44 - NCT06637735Recruiting
Education to reduce fear of childbirth in pregnancy
This trial tests whether education can help pregnant women who have a high fear of childbirth. It aims to improve their perception of childbirth and reduce distress.
Türkiye, SakaryaAges 18–40 - NCT07124676Recruiting
Comparing two systems for classifying second-degree vaginal tears after childbirth
This study looks at two different ways to classify second-degree tears that happen during a vaginal birth. The goal is to see which system better predicts problems after delivery, helping doctors provide the best care.
Naples, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07389993Recruiting
Breathing muscle study after childbirth
This study looks at how childbirth affects the diaphragm and other breathing muscles in women with and without a condition called diastasis recti abdominis (abdominal muscle separation). It aims to understand differences in breathing muscle function to help guide future treatments.
Pátrai, AchaiaAges 18–50 - NCT04021485Recruiting
Smaller steroid dose test for early-born children’s brain outcomes
This study checks whether giving a lower dose of a steroid medicine (betamethasone) to mothers before birth produces similar brain and thinking outcomes in children born very early (before 32 weeks). It may help reduce medicine exposure while keeping developmental results the same.
Paris, PaAges 5–6
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childbirth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 49 recruiting childbirth 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 childbirth 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 childbirth 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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