Clinical trials
Labor Complication clinical trials
Below are recruiting labor complication clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 25 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05791630Recruiting
Study of a labor care guide during active childbirth
This study tests a structured guide for how to provide labor and birth care while you are actively in labor. It’s meant to improve support and care during delivery at participating hospitals.
Nordbyhagen, AkershusAges 18 years+ - NCT05264779Recruiting
Decision help tool for very early delivery planning
This study tests a decision-support tool (a structured way to guide conversations) for parents facing a high risk of delivering very early (about 22–26 weeks). It may help you and your baby’s care team make clearer, more aligned choices about neonatal (newborn) treatment.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05560802Recruiting
Testing a new labor chart to improve newborn outcomes
This study looks at whether using a new “labor chart” (called a partograph) during active labor can improve outcomes for newborns. If you’re currently in active labor, this trial may check whether the new chart helps care teams make better decisions.
EksjöAges Any age - NCT04303702Recruiting
Oxytocin during late labor to study childbirth changes
This study looks at how oxytocin, a medication that helps labor contractions, affects the second stage of labor. It may help researchers understand what leads to safer and smoother delivery for first-time mothers.
St Louis, MissouriAges Any age - NCT05881629Recruiting
Early checks and interventions for baby’s unusual head position
This study looks at whether checking the baby’s head position early during labor and doing a planned intervention can help improve delivery outcomes. It focuses on labor when you are around 6–9 cm dilated and the baby is positioned a certain way (back-of-head toward your belly or back).
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05719467RecruitingPhase 3
Safety check of medicine to start labor
This Phase 3 study tests the safety of a medicine used to help start labor (“induction”). It may help by aiming for a safer, smoother induction process for people who are ready to deliver and meet specific pregnancy and health criteria.
LørenskogAges 18–50 - NCT06605118RecruitingPhase 3
Azithromycin to prevent infection in planned C-section
This trial tests whether a single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin before a planned C-section can prevent infections after delivery. It is for pregnant people with a singleton or twins who are not in labor or have not had their water break.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT06354582RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin C to prevent fever after epidural in labor
This trial tests whether giving vitamin C through an IV during labor can help prevent fever that sometimes happens after getting an epidural. If you are having a single baby vaginally, at full term, and plan to use an epidural, this study may be for you.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–35 - 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+ - NCT05599178Recruiting
Doppler ultrasound in the brain vessels before delivery
This study uses a special ultrasound (Doppler) to look at blood flow in a baby’s brain vessels within 24 hours before birth. Researchers want to see whether these findings relate to birth outcomes, like how the baby does right after delivery.
LeuvenAges 18 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+ - NCT05114096RecruitingPhase 4
One-time steroid shot to help babies stay healthier early
This trial studies whether giving a single steroid medicine shot during pregnancy can improve outcomes when preterm birth is at risk. The goal is to help the baby’s lungs and overall health before early delivery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–55 - NCT03232918RecruitingPhase 4
Oxytocin effects on baby’s heart rate during labor
This study looks at how oxytocin (a labor-inducing/strengthening medicine) may affect your baby’s heart rate during labor. It also compares what happens when labor pain relief is given as a spinal/epidural injection.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–55 - NCT06261710Recruiting
Ultrasound in labor: fewer internal exams
This study uses ultrasound during labor to see if it can reduce the number of internal exams (like cervical checks) you need. It aims to make labor more comfortable and less invasive for mothers with a head-down baby in spontaneous or induced labor.
BerlinAges 18–60 - NCT06488781RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before labor induction for first-time moms with obesity
This study tests whether giving a single antibiotic (azithromycin) before labor induction can help prevent complications in first-time mothers who have obesity. It aims to make delivery safer for you and your baby.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 15–45 - NCT06049784Recruiting
Visual biofeedback before labor using a self-operated ultrasound device
This trial tests whether using a self-operated ultrasound device to provide visual biofeedback before labor can help with the birthing process. It is for low-risk pregnancies planning a vaginal delivery.
Petah TikvaAges 18 years+ - NCT05080309Recruiting
Drinking more carbohydrates during labor to reduce assisted delivery
This study tests whether drinking a higher amount of sugar/carbohydrates during labor (more than 44 calories per hour) can lower the chance of needing an assisted vaginal delivery (like instruments). It may help some people by supporting energy during labor, but it’s only for those with low-risk pregnancies.
CaenAges 18–60 - NCT05763043RecruitingEarly Phase 1
IV iron (Monoferric) for low iron in pregnancy
This early study tests whether Monoferric, an IV iron medicine, safely and effectively treats iron deficiency during pregnancy when iron by mouth hasn’t worked or isn’t suitable. It may help you raise iron levels and improve anemia while using care your team already recommends.
Portland, OregonAges 18–65 - NCT06471790Recruiting
Wearable sensor study for walking after epidural
This study tests a small, wearable sensor to track how well you walk after receiving a low-dose epidural during labor. The goal is to see if the sensor can help doctors monitor your recovery and safety.
LyonAges 18–40 - NCT06485323Recruiting
MRI vs CT for pelvic measurements in pregnancy
This trial tests whether an MRI can replace the usual CT scan to measure the size of your pelvis before a planned C-section. It aims to avoid radiation exposure during pregnancy.
BrusselsAges 18–99 - NCT07333209Recruiting
Peanut ball positioning in first-time mothers with epidural
This study tests whether lying on your side with a special peanut-shaped ball between your legs during labor helps first-time mothers who have an epidural have a smoother delivery. If you qualify, you will be randomly assigned to use the peanut ball or receive standard care, and researchers will track how your labor and delivery go.
Doha, Baladiyat ad DawhahAges 16–55 - NCT05681624Recruiting
Extra oxygen during labor to support the baby
This trial studies whether giving extra oxygen to the pregnant person during labor helps the baby during “intrauterine resuscitation,” when monitoring suggests the baby needs support. It may help babies recover better while still in the womb, especially during continuous fetal monitoring.
St Louis, MissouriAges Any age - NCT06181396Recruiting
Timing of oxytocin in second stage of labor
This study looks at when oxytocin is started during the pushing phase of labor to understand if timing affects outcomes for the mother and baby.
HaifaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for labor complication?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 25 recruiting labor complication 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 labor complication 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 labor complication 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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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.