Clinical trials
Childbirth clinical trials
Below are recruiting childbirth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 44 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07309510Recruiting
Breastfeeding support program in primary care
This study tests a counseling program designed to help new mothers successfully breastfeed. It aims to see if extra support during pregnancy and after birth improves exclusive breastfeeding rates.
A Coruña, GaliciaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childbirth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 44 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.