Clinical trials
Mothers clinical trials
Below are recruiting mothers clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05226624Recruiting
Improving care for babies born with opioid withdrawal
This program helps participating hospitals improve care for newborns who may go through opioid withdrawal (also called neonatal abstinence syndrome). It mainly aims to make mother-baby support and treatment plans work better after delivery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT05236023Recruiting
Care for mothers and newborns to reduce separation in NICU
This trial tests a “family-centered” approach that aims to keep mothers closely involved with their babies in intensive newborn care, rather than separating them. It may help families by supporting safer, more continuous mother–baby bonding during treatment.
HvidovreAges Any age - NCT05358483Recruiting
Study of mothers and babies’ health factors
This study follows women planning pregnancy and their children for many years to understand what social and health factors shape outcomes for mothers and infants. Your participation may help researchers better understand risks and protective factors before and after birth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–44 - NCT05371106Recruiting
Checking toxins in breast milk from mothers in Israel
This study looks for “mycotoxins,” which are toxins made by certain molds, in breast milk. It may help researchers better understand potential exposures for babies and mothers in Israel.
ẔerifinAges 18–55 - NCT05462366Recruiting
Test sequencing DNA from mother-baby samples
This study looks at genetic and other biological information from samples collected from mothers and their babies after birth. It may help researchers understand factors that affect healthy pregnancies and newborn outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 40 years - NCT05614661Recruiting
Postpartum support for mothers using opioid treatment
This study tests a postpartum intervention for mothers diagnosed with opioid use disorder (or receiving opioid addiction treatment) to help during the period after having a baby. You may be eligible if you have a young child and can complete the study tasks, including possible questionnaires and an MRI if needed.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–50 - NCT05675397Recruiting
Donor milk supplement for very small preterm babies
This study looks at giving donor human milk to very low-birth-weight preterm babies when a mother’s own milk is not enough during the first three weeks. It may help babies get human milk instead of formula during that early period.
AthensAges 1 day–3 weeks - NCT05681923Recruiting
Pregnancy study tracking how brain development risk may run in families
This study follows pregnant parents and their child to understand what factors influence early brain and development. It compares families with an autistic sibling (higher risk) to families without (lower risk) to spot patterns that may help future care.
MontpellierAges Any age - NCT05700760Recruiting
ROSE program study to prevent postpartum depression
This study tests whether a program called ROSE can help prevent postpartum depression after delivery. If you’re pregnant, you may be asked to complete questionnaires and be reached by phone for study steps.
Flint, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05702203Recruiting
Music therapy for newborns with congenital heart disease
This trial tests whether creative music therapy can help newborn babies who have congenital heart disease (CHD) while they are in intensive care. It focuses on babies who are otherwise very young and in the NICU or PICU, regardless of CHD severity.
ZurichAges 1 minute–4 weeks - NCT05768815Recruiting
Services for families with young children after early adversity
This study compares two programs that aim to improve mental health for parents and families with babies and young children who have faced early difficulties. It may help you see which approach works best for supporting your child and family.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT05772897Recruiting
Parenting group for mothers with postpartum depression
This study offers a structured parenting skills group to help mothers’ mood after having a baby. It also includes some mothers without current depression symptoms for comparison, to better understand what helps.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT05781100Recruiting
Study of baby behavior and family technology use
This study looks at how babies’ behavior relates to how families use technology. You may be able to take part if you’re in late pregnancy and can follow up over time after your baby is born.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05830266Recruiting
Mindfulness program to help mother–baby bonding in pregnancy and after
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to improve mother–baby bonding by supporting mood, anxiety, and stress during and after pregnancy. It may help if you’re currently having higher-than-average depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT05861531Recruiting
Oral stimulation and language support for preterm feeding
This study tests whether a feeding-focused therapy that includes mouth stimulation and language support helps preterm babies feed more effectively. It may be most helpful for babies born very early who are learning to feed safely and comfortably.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5 months–7 months - NCT05895604Recruiting
Support study for first-time mothers during early pregnancy
This study is for women who are pregnant for the first time and are earlier than 28 weeks. It aims to understand and improve support for pregnant people when professionals feel they may need extra help as parenthood approaches.
Bergen, BergenAges 16 years+ - NCT05951751Recruiting
Study of stopping mother-to-baby transmission after birth
This study tests a program meant to reduce how infections can pass from a mother to her baby during and after delivery. It enrolls mothers at selected maternity hospitals during a post-birth checkup.
Bobo-DioulassoAges Any age - NCT05975203Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care test for late preterm newborns
This study looks at whether doing skin-to-skin care right after birth in a “continuous” way works well for babies born a bit early (late preterm). If you’re eligible, you may be offered structured skin-to-skin time soon after a vaginal delivery, and the team will monitor how the baby and parent do.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges Any age - NCT05979532Recruiting
Milk Study for Breastfeeding Moms and Newborns
This study looks at the natural content of breast milk from mothers who breastfeed their newborns for at least 6 months. By donating small extra milk samples, you help researchers understand what makes milk so good for babies.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06005272Recruiting
Mothers Preventing Stillbirth Study
This study looks at why some babies die before or during labor between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. It compares the experiences of mothers who have had a stillbirth to those who are currently pregnant to find ways to prevent early stillbirth.
ManchesterAges 16–50 - NCT06072638Recruiting
Mother-Baby study: eating without hunger
This study looks at why some children eat even when they are not hungry. If your child is already in the observational study (NCT06039878), they may be invited to join this part of the research.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges birth+ - NCT06072651Recruiting
Mother-Baby study on motivation for babies
This study looks at what babies find motivating during play. It helps researchers understand how babies respond to different rewards.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges birth+ - NCT06145919Recruiting
Improving future thinking for Flint mothers and children
This study helps mothers and grandmothers in Flint improve how they think about the future with their child. You and your child will do activities together and answer surveys.
Flint, MichiganAges 5 years+ - NCT06224764Recruiting
Study on very small premature babies after going home
This study looks at how very small premature babies (born early and weighing less than 4.4 pounds at discharge) do after they go home. It helps doctors understand what support families need.
PontoiseAges 1 month–11 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mothers?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 recruiting mothers 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 mothers 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 mothers 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.