Clinical trials
Labor clinical trials
Below are recruiting labor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 135 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07243522Recruiting
Birth positions and labor: a study for first-time mothers
This trial compares different positions during labor to see which might make childbirth easier for first-time mothers. If you are having your first baby, are in early labor, and plan a vaginal delivery, this study could help you find a more comfortable position.
IzmirAges 18–35 - NCT07238205Recruiting
Mixed Reality Training for Cervical Check Skills
This study tests whether a mixed reality (combining real and virtual) training tool can help midwifery students learn how to check cervical dilation and effacement during labor. It's for students who are also pregnant women in early labor and want to improve their skills.
MardinAges 1.5 years–35 years - NCT07109258RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Dexamethasone for labor induction at full term
This trial tests if giving dexamethasone helps start labor in first-time mothers who are at full term (39 weeks or more) and have no complications. It aims to make the induction process more effective.
Cairo, ManialAges 18 years+ - NCT02193542Recruiting
Study of breathing tube and epidural difficulty in childbirth
This study observes how often pregnant people have a difficult airway (trouble placing a breathing tube) or difficult neuraxial placement (like an epidural) during childbirth. It helps doctors improve safe delivery care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07117708Recruiting
Timing of cesarean consent discussions during labor
This study looks at when to talk with patients about the possibility of an unplanned cesarean section before or during labor. It may help make the consent process less stressful for people who are planning to have their labor started.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07177027Recruiting
Breathing exercises and music for first-time mothers in labor
This study tests whether combining breathing exercises with listening to music during labor can help first-time mothers feel less pain, have more positive expectations, and feel more satisfied with their birth experience. If you join, you will practice breathing techniques and listen to music while in labor.
Uşak, UşakAges 18–35 - NCT05759988Recruiting
Outpatient cervical ripening with a Foley catheter
This study tests whether using a Foley catheter outside the hospital to help your cervix soften and prepare for labor is safe and effective. You may be offered an outpatient approach if you are eligible for labor induction and have a low-risk pregnancy.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–60 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07056166Recruiting
Ultrasound to predict epidural difficulty in labor
This study uses ultrasound to see if doctors can predict how easy or hard it will be to place an epidural for labor pain relief. It may help identify women who might need extra care during the procedure.
PaduaAges 18 years+ - NCT06591247Recruiting
Membrane stripping to prepare the cervix for labor
This trial tests a simple procedure called membrane stripping to help prepare the cervix for labor. It may be an option for women with full-term pregnancies who are already starting to dilate and want to avoid stronger medications.
Kfar Saba, Central DistrictAges 18–50 - NCT06968364Recruiting
Testing a device to predict preterm birth risk
This trial tests a new medical device to see if it can help predict preterm birth in pregnant women who are having early contractions. It may help doctors decide which patients need treatment to prevent early delivery.
A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT04949633RecruitingPhase 3
Oxytocin or prostaglandins to start labor with an unfavorable cervix
This study compares two medicines used to help the cervix become ready for labor—oxytocin versus prostaglandins—when the cervix is not yet favorable. It may help your care team choose the most effective and safest way to induce labor after the cervix has not improved for 24 hours.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06506721Recruiting
Comparing two devices for labor induction after one C-section
This study compares two medical devices used to start labor in women who have had one previous C-section and whose cervix is not yet ready. It aims to find which device works best for safely inducing labor.
BernAges 18–60 - NCT07268118RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief for cervical ripening balloon in labor
This study tests if using lidocaine gel on the cervix before placing a ripening balloon can reduce pain for pregnant women at full term. It may help women who want this balloon to start labor feel more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07210788Recruiting
Crowning time and pelvic floor muscle health
This study looks at how the time spent pushing during delivery affects the muscles that support the pelvic floor. It may help first-time mothers understand how to protect these muscles.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06199154RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inducing labor in women with severe obesity
This study tests starting labor in women with a BMI of 40 or higher. The goal is to learn if certain methods are safe and effective for this group.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07704554Recruiting
Dural puncture epidural for labor pain relief
This study compares a modified epidural technique (dural puncture epidural) to the standard method for managing labor pain. It aims to see if the new approach is safer or works better for women in labor.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04603859Recruiting
When to induce labor for people with higher weight
This study looks at the best timing to start labor (induction) during pregnancy for people with a higher body weight. It may help reduce risks by comparing earlier vs later induction in otherwise eligible pregnancies.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04011150RecruitingPhase 3
Tested machine-controlled epidural boluses during labor
This study compares a new way a machine gives small, timed “top-up” doses through an epidural during labor. It may help provide steadier pain relief when you choose an epidural.
SingaporeAges 21–50 - NCT04047849RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotics for early water breaking before 23 weeks
This trial studies whether taking antibiotics can help in pregnancies where the “water” broke early (before 23 weeks) but you don’t have a fever. It aims to reduce complications while keeping both mother and baby as safe as possible.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT04421768Recruiting
Training for cervical exams in labor and delivery care
This trial studies whether a structured training program helps healthcare staff perform cervical exams more effectively during labor. It may improve how labor and delivery care is delivered at the hospital.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT04821544Recruiting
Study of stress in new mothers and how it affects breastmilk
This study looks at how stress in new mothers may change their breastmilk and how that relates to newborn health outcomes. It is specifically recruiting mothers with babies in certain NICUs.
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for labor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 135 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.