Clinical trials
Labor clinical trials
Below are recruiting labor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 124 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06268431Recruiting
Trial of oxytocin rest to reduce c-section
This trial tests whether taking a break from oxytocin (a medicine used to strengthen contractions) can help reduce the chance of needing a C-section. It is for women whose labor has slowed down despite oxytocin.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07587632Recruiting
Natural cervical ripening to avoid labor induction
This study tests whether natural methods can help your cervix prepare for labor on its own, so you may avoid medication-induced labor. It's designed for pregnant people with diet-controlled gestational diabetes who are planning a vaginal delivery at 40 weeks.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 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 - NCT07440069RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief options for women during active labor
This trial compares the pain relief and effects of tramadol, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen), and a placebo in women during active labor. It aims to find which option works best and is safest for mothers and babies.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 15–45 - 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 - NCT04799912Recruiting
Start labor at 39 weeks to reduce C-sections
This study compares two plans for first-time mothers: inducing labor at 39 weeks versus waiting for labor to start on its own. It aims to see whether induction lowers the chance of needing a C-section in low-risk pregnancies.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07411352Recruiting
Side-lying vs. Back-lying during labor for first-time mothers
This study compares lying on your side versus lying on your back during active labor to see if one position helps speed up labor. It is for first-time mothers with a healthy, full-term pregnancy and a baby in the head-down position, who have not yet had their water break.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 18–45 - NCT07401147Recruiting
TENS for pain relief during first labor
This trial tests a gentle electrical device (TENS) to help manage pain during labor. It's for women having their first baby, with a healthy, single pregnancy, and no major health issues.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07316348Enrolling by invitation
Vocalization and natural pushing during labor
This study looks at whether making sounds (vocalizing) and pushing naturally during the pushing stage of labor—without medication—can help first-time mothers. You'll be asked to try either vocal pushing or silent pushing, and the researchers will see how it affects your labor.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07292649Recruiting
Labor pain relief and postpartum depression risk
This study looks at how your expectations about pain relief during labor might affect your mood after giving birth. Researchers will follow you after delivery to see if there is a link between your hopes for pain management and the risk of postpartum depression.
Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07237880Recruiting
Papaverine to shorten pushing phase of labor
This study tests whether a medicine called papaverine can shorten the pushing phase of labor in women whose labor is started with a balloon catheter. If you are planning a vaginal delivery and meet the other criteria, you may be able to join.
HaderaAges 18–50 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06502457Recruiting
Virtual reality hypnosis for labor pain
This study tests whether using a virtual reality hypnosis program can help manage pain during early labor in women with low-risk pregnancies. If you are in the beginning stages of labor and want a non-drug option for comfort, this might be for you.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06655675Recruiting
Blood flow changes after epidural pain relief in labor
This study looks at how a type of labor pain relief (combined spinal-epidural) affects blood flow in the mother and baby's main arteries. It may help doctors understand if this common pain relief method is safe for all labors.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT06823349RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for normal labor
This trial compares a single injection of pain medicine into the spinal fluid to other methods during normal labor. It aims to see how well it works for women in active labor with a single, full-term baby in head-down position.
AswānAges Any age - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for labor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 124 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.