Clinical trials
Labor clinical trials
Below are recruiting labor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 133 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06702670RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Anticholinergics for cervical edema in labor
This trial tests if a medication (diphenhydramine) can help reduce swelling in the cervix during labor for first-time mothers. It may make labor progress more smoothly.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05177510RecruitingPhase 2
Mifepristone to help start labor in some late pregnancies
This Phase 2 study tests whether mifepristone, taken by mouth, can help start labor when the cervix is not ready yet. It may help avoid needing other methods of induction, but it will only be offered if it’s safe for you and your baby.
LondonAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07506044Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine in epidural for labor pain relief
This trial tests adding dexmedetomidine to the epidural medicine used for pain relief during labor. If you are in early labor with a healthy pregnancy, this could help manage pain more effectively.
Shebeen El KomAges 18–40 - NCT06828406Recruiting
Shared decision-making huddles for labor
This study tests if a short team huddle during labor helps parents feel safer, heard, and more involved in their care. It aims to improve the birth experience and make care more equal for everyone.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05873218RecruitingPhase 4
Ephedrine to improve baby heart tracing during labor pain control
This trial tests whether giving a preventive dose of ephedrine during spinal/epidural pain relief helps keep your baby’s heart rate tracing reassuring and reduces strong uterine tightening. It may be considered for people already planning labor analgesia with spinal/epidural anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT05463536Recruiting
Training study to improve ultrasound skills during labor
This study tests a new training protocol to help obstetric caregivers get better at using ultrasound during labor. If you’re a caregiver who agrees to participate, the goal is to improve skills and potentially the care patients receive.
LeuvenAges Any age - 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 - NCT04229043Recruiting
Test drink timing to study stomach emptying in late labor
This study measures how quickly a pregnant person’s stomach empties a water or sports drink during late labor. It may help improve safety and timing of what people can drink when labor is starting or being induced.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07083167Recruiting
Anesthesia practices during labor pain relief
This study looks at how anesthesiologists provide pain relief (epidurals) during labor. It aims to understand current practices in maternity units.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT07052331Recruiting
The MOBY study: testing birth mobility for first-time moms
This study tests a mobility system to see if it helps first-time moms with low-risk pregnancies during labor. If you are pregnant with your first baby, have a single baby in head-down position, and are due after 37 weeks, you may be able to join.
Baden, Canton of AargauAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for labor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 133 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.