Clinical trials
Childbirth clinical trials
Below are recruiting childbirth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 48 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05013944Recruiting
Join a patient registry to support future research
This trial is a “patient registry,” which collects health information over time to help researchers plan and run future studies. It may help by contributing your experience so new treatments can be tested more effectively.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05219175RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA therapy for PTSD and opioid addiction after childbirth
This Phase 2 study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can reduce symptoms of PTSD and help with opioid use disorder in people after childbirth. You must be on a stable, low enough dose of methadone or buprenorphine and be able to follow study rules, including therapy sessions and safety monitoring.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT05251493RecruitingPhase 3
Iron infusions in pregnancy: compare two iron medicines
This trial tests which iron infusion works best to treat iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy—ferric derisomaltose versus iron sucrose. It may help you raise your iron levels and improve anemia symptoms while being closely monitored with blood tests and follow-up visits.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18–50 - NCT05530681Recruiting
Ultrasound and pelvic floor health one year after vaginal birth
This study checks how pelvic floor function and ultrasound (picture) findings relate to each other about one year after childbirth. You may help researchers understand which physical changes after vaginal birth matter most and how to monitor them.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT05562609RecruitingPhase 3
Tranexamic acid to reduce heavy bleeding after childbirth
This trial tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) can prevent heavy bleeding after delivery in women who are at higher risk. If it works, it may lower the chance of serious postpartum bleeding and related complications.
MbeyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06286553Recruiting
Ab muscle repair after childbirth: breathing and core training
This study tests if a program of trunk and breathing exercises can help close the gap in abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) that sometimes happens after pregnancy. It is for women who are at least 6 months postpartum and have a muscle separation larger than 2.8 cm.
PátraiAges 18–50 - NCT06291766Recruiting
Gestational diabetes after gastric bypass study
This study looks at how a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help manage blood sugar in pregnant women who have had gastric bypass surgery and now have gestational diabetes. It aims to find better ways to monitor and treat diabetes during pregnancy for women after this type of weight-loss surgery.
LundAges 18–50 - NCT06550570Recruiting
Ambulatory vs. usual epidural for childbirth satisfaction
This study compares two types of epidurals—one that lets you move around more (ambulatory) and a standard one—to see which makes mothers more satisfied during labor and after delivery. It aims to help women choose the pain relief that best fits their experience.
MetzAges 18 years+ - NCT06816186Recruiting
Multimedia childbirth prediction for first-time parents
This trial studies whether a multimedia tool can help first-time mothers and their partners better understand and prepare for childbirth. It focuses on low-risk pregnancies with a single baby in head-down position.
Hsinchu, HsinchuAges 20 years+ - NCT06879080Recruiting
Maternal iron levels and child health
This trial looks at how a mother’s iron levels during pregnancy might affect her child’s health. It aims to learn more about the link, which could help improve care for both.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges Any age - NCT06886841Recruiting
Parental well-being after childbirth in Switzerland
This study looks at how mothers and their partners feel after giving birth. By asking about your well-being, researchers hope to learn what helps parents adjust and where more support might be needed.
GenevaAges 14 years+ - NCT06927531Recruiting
Pilates ball and massage for reducing labor pain
This study tests whether using a Pilates ball and sacral massage during labor can help reduce pain, shorten delivery time, and improve your birth experience. It is for first-time mothers with a full-term, low-risk pregnancy.
Şehitkamil, Gazi̇antepAges 18–35 - NCT07031648Recruiting
Laughter yoga and pilates during pregnancy
This study tests whether adding laughter yoga or pilates to standard childbirth preparation classes helps pregnant women feel better and have healthier pregnancies. You must be past the 20th week of pregnancy and have a low-risk pregnancy.
KastamonuAges 18–45 - NCT07065708Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pelvic floor training for new mothers
This trial tests if using a special ultrasound to show pelvic floor muscle movement during exercises helps new mothers strengthen their pelvic floor better than standard therapy alone. It is for women who gave birth vaginally within the past 4 months.
SingaporeAges 21–45 - NCT07170007Recruiting
Physiotherapy after birth trauma for first-time mothers
This study tests a special physiotherapy program for first-time mothers who had a vaginal tear or episiotomy during childbirth. The goal is to see if it helps recovery better than standard care.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07175025Recruiting
PTSD treatment for pregnant and new mothers
This study tests a new therapy to help pregnant women and new mothers with PTSD. The goal is to see if the therapy improves mental health after trauma.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–50 - NCT07246356Recruiting
Online group therapy for birth trauma
This trial tests a structured online group therapy for people experiencing trauma symptoms related to childbirth. It aims to see if the therapy is feasible and helpful for those under a specific perinatal mental health service.
WolverhamptonAges 18–65 - NCT07342530Recruiting
Early PTSD treatment for new mothers
This study tests two brief talking therapies for new mothers who are feeling very stressed or scared after a difficult childbirth, especially if mom or baby needed intensive care. It compares a short writing exercise to a breathing technique that helps calm the body.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07358026Recruiting
Early pregnancy study: health before conception
This study follows women and their partners before pregnancy to understand how health before conception affects early development. It is for people planning a pregnancy who are generally healthy.
ChiguayanteAges 18–40 - NCT07413692Recruiting
Device therapy for depression and urinary incontinence after childbirth
This study tests two devices to help with depressive symptoms and urinary incontinence in women who gave birth 2–60 months ago. It aims to see if the treatments can improve how you feel and bladder control without using medication.
Garfield Heights, OhioAges 22–60 - NCT07542392Recruiting
Birth Affirmation Cards to Support First-Time Labor
This study tests whether special affirmation cards (positive statements) guided by a midwife help first-time mothers feel more confident and positive during labor. The goal is to see if this simple, non-medical tool improves your labor experience and how you cope with contractions.
Mut, Mersi̇nAges 18–40 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07267351Enrolling by invitation
Does meditation during pregnancy reduce labor pain and fear?
This study tests whether practicing ThetaHealing meditation during pregnancy can help reduce labor pain and fear for first-time mothers. If you join, you will learn a simple meditation technique to use before and during childbirth.
NicosiaAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childbirth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 48 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.
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.