Clinical trials
Labor clinical trials
Below are recruiting labor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 134 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07663500Recruiting
Supportive care and pushing with low-dose epidural
This study tests if combining supportive nursing care with specific pushing methods helps women who have low-dose epidural pain relief during labor. It aims to make delivery safer and more comfortable.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07689357Recruiting
Cervical ripening balloon: 3 hours vs 12 hours
This trial tests whether using a cervical ripening balloon for 3 hours is as effective as using it for 12 hours to prepare the cervix for labor. It may help reduce the time you spend waiting for labor to start.
HaifaAges 18–45 - NCT06803992RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing methods to start labor at full term
This study compares two common methods for starting labor — a vaginal insert (Propess) and a gel or balloon catheter. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to start labor at full term.
AfulaAges 18–60 - NCT07278271Recruiting
Ultrasound vs. vaginal exam for labor decisions
This study compares two ways to check if you're in active labor: a vaginal exam or an ultrasound scan placed on your pelvic floor. The goal is to see which method helps doctors make better decisions about admitting you for delivery.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT04521972Recruiting
Testing how room light affects labor and uterine contractions
This study looks at whether changing the light you’re exposed to (using blue-filter glasses and adjusting lighting) changes uterine contractions and how labor progresses. You’d also track your lighting and use a home monitor that measures contraction activity.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18–42 - 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+ - NCT07168187Recruiting
Does reflexology shorten labor during induction?
This study tests whether adding foot reflexology (a type of massage therapy) during labor induction can help speed up delivery. If you're about to be induced and meet the criteria, it may be an option to explore.
HolonAges 18 years+ - NCT06259097RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing labor induction medications for people with a BMI of 30 or higher
This trial looks at different medicines used to start labor in pregnant people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. The goal is to find which medicine works best for people in this group.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07428317Recruiting
Lubricant gel to shorten pushing during labor
This study tests if using a lubricant gel during the pushing stage of labor can shorten the time it takes for a baby to be born vaginally. If you are healthy and have a low-risk pregnancy, this may help make your delivery faster and easier.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 18–49 - NCT06602440Recruiting
Testing catheter depth for labor pain relief
This study compares two different depths for placing an epidural catheter (a tiny tube that delivers pain medicine) to see which provides better pain relief during labor. It uses a modern pump method called PIEB that gives regular small doses of medicine without needing to press a button.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT07214948Recruiting
Testing a new catheter for starting labor
This study tests a new type of catheter (a thin, flexible tube) called INGA to see if it safely starts labor in pregnant women. If you are planning to have labor induced because your cervix is not yet ready, this trial compares the INGA catheter to the standard method.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–56 - NCT07124130RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing IV fluids with and without sugar during induced labor
This trial compares two types of IV fluids given during induced labor to see if adding a little sugar (dextrose) to the standard fluid (Lactated Ringer's) helps mothers and babies. It is for first-time mothers whose labor is being started with medicine.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07742748Recruiting
Carbohydrate drink versus plain hydration during labor
This trial compares a special carbohydrate drink with standard electrolyte hydration during labor to see if it improves outcomes for you and your baby. It is for women with a normal, low-risk, or medium-risk pregnancy who plan to give birth at a specific hospital in Spain.
Tortosa, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07720531Recruiting
Smart labor app experience for doctors and nurses
This trial asks if using an AI-based mobile app helps healthcare providers care for women in labor. It compares providers who use the app with those who don't.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 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 - NCT05543694RecruitingPhase 4
Testing epidural pain relief for labor
This study is testing how well a combination of two medicines (bupivacaine and lidocaine) works for epidural pain relief during early labor. The goal is to find the best dose to help manage labor pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05207852Recruiting
Dexamethasone study for preterm labor lung development
This trial studies how well dexamethasone works and how it behaves in the body when given during preterm labor to help the baby’s lungs mature. You may be able to join if you’re pregnant between 24–36 weeks and are receiving the study treatment per their schedule.
BeijingAges 20–40 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06189794Recruiting
Rose and frankincense oils for labor comfort
This study tests whether smelling rose and frankincense oils can help make labor more comfortable. It is for women who are in early labor with a healthy pregnancy.
BalıkesirAges 18–49
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for labor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 134 recruiting labor 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 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 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.