Clinical trials
Postpartum Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting postpartum care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 46 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07747519Enrolling by invitation
Mobile van visits for postpartum checkups
This study tests whether a mobile van can make it easier to attend your postpartum checkup after having a baby. If you qualify, you might get your checkup at a van near your home instead of having to travel to the hospital.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07543029Recruiting
Kangaroo Care for First-Time Moms After Vaginal Birth
This study looks at whether gentle skin-to-skin care (called kangaroo care) helps first-time mothers feel more confident and successful with breastfeeding after a vaginal birth.
RizeAges 18–49 - NCT07426770Recruiting
Outpatient rehab vs. self-training for postpartum pelvic floor health
This trial compares two ways to help women recover from pelvic floor issues after childbirth: a structured outpatient rehab program vs. a self-training program at home. It aims to see which is better for treating and preventing problems like leakage or poor muscle tone.
VilniusAges 18–50 - NCT06545760Recruiting
Kangaroo mother care study and postpartum depression
This study looks at whether keeping mothers and their preterm babies together through kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) can help reduce postpartum depression. It is for mothers and fathers of newborns who are in the NICU and meet certain weight and age requirements.
LusakaAges 1 day–89 years - NCT06218355Recruiting
Improving postpartum care access through telemedicine
This study tests whether telemedicine visits after childbirth can improve access to care for new moms. Women who delivered at Parkland Hospital or Grady Health and get follow-up care at their community clinics may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06560190Recruiting
Physical therapy after childbirth for active-duty moms
This study tests whether hands-on physical therapy (called orthopaedic manual therapy) can help active-duty moms recover from childbirth. If you join, you'll receive specialized treatment to ease pain and improve movement during the early postpartum months.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–44 - NCT06926309Recruiting
Does peer mentoring help nursing students learn postpartum care?
This study looks at whether having a student mentor – another nursing student – can help you learn more about caring for a new mother's perineal area after birth. It aims to improve your knowledge, practical skills, and how you think about your own learning.
Istanbul, ŞişliAges 18 years+ - NCT07447609Recruiting
Reiki for breastfeeding, pain and comfort after C-section
This study tests whether Reiki, a gentle energy therapy, can help with breastfeeding, reduce pain, and improve comfort after a C-section. If you qualify, you would receive Reiki sessions and be monitored for its effects.
SamsunAges 18–45 - NCT05909046Recruiting
Diabetes screening after childbirth and follow-up care study
This study checks how well diabetes screening done right after delivery works, and then offers follow-up care for participants later after birth. It may help you catch ongoing diabetes risk early and connect you to the right care.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06963047Recruiting
Ultrasound to measure blood loss after C-section
This study tests whether a quick ultrasound after a C-section can better estimate blood loss than the usual visual method. If you are a woman who had a C-section, you may be eligible to help improve care for future mothers.
Nazareth, NorthAges 18–50 - NCT07414901Recruiting
Postpartum group care for moms and babies
This study tests if combining postnatal checkups for mothers and babies in a group setting improves health for both. If you've recently given birth and are over 15, you and your infant might be able to join.
ZombaAges 1 week–75 years - NCT07420465Recruiting
Heart and metabolic risks in pregnancy and after birth
This study looks at heart and metabolic health during late pregnancy and after delivery, tracking both healthy women and those with complications like high blood pressure or diabetes in pregnancy. The goal is to understand how these risks change and what can be done to improve long-term health.
AccraAges 18–45 - NCT06682520Recruiting
Postpartum Support for New Mothers in Rural North Carolina
This study tests a program to provide extra education and support to new mothers after childbirth. It is for women who deliver at a specific birth center or at home and get follow-up care there.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07192718Enrolling by invitation
Helping Women Recover After C-Section With Relief & Education
This study tests a program called Empowered Relief combined with education to help women recover more smoothly after a C-section. You'll join video sessions to learn pain management and recovery tips.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06557005Recruiting
Helping new mothers with chronic conditions get primary care
This study helps new mothers with chronic health conditions transition smoothly from pregnancy care to regular primary care. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, severe obesity, depression, or anxiety, you may be able to join a program that coordinates your care after childbirth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06521398Recruiting
Postpartum Care for Preterm NICU Babies
This study focuses on helping new mothers of preterm babies (born before 34 weeks) who are getting care in the NICU at HUP. It tests a program to support your transition home after giving birth, so you and your baby can thrive.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 16 years+ - NCT07068022Recruiting
Organ function score for pregnant and new mothers in ICU
This study is testing a new way to measure how well your organs are working if you are pregnant or have recently given birth and need care in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to improve monitoring and treatment for mothers in critical care.
Avellaneda, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT07342530Recruiting
Early PTSD treatment for new mothers
This study tests two brief talking therapies for new mothers who are feeling very stressed or scared after a difficult childbirth, especially if mom or baby needed intensive care. It compares a short writing exercise to a breathing technique that helps calm the body.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06393608RecruitingPhase 2
Epsom salt compresses for postpartum perineal relief
This study tests whether warm compresses with Epsom salt can soothe pain and swelling in the vaginal area after childbirth. It's for mothers who had a vaginal delivery and are staying in one of the three participating hospitals.
Chicoutimi, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06948825RecruitingPhase 2
Lifestyle program vs. metformin for mothers after gestational diabetes
This study compares a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) with the medication metformin to see which better helps mothers who recently had gestational diabetes improve their health. You may be eligible if you had a single baby, are between 8 weeks and 12 months postpartum, and have a BMI of 25 to 45.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–45 - NCT07066631Recruiting
Online mental health support for pregnant and new parents
This trial tests a virtual program to help pregnant people and new parents with depression or anxiety. It provides mental health support through online tools and care coordination.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06737055Recruiting
Sleep help for new and expectant parents
This study tests a sleep program for pregnant women and new moms. It uses specially trained helpers to teach better sleep habits, which may improve your rest and well-being.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–99 - NCT06605053Recruiting
Improving HIV care for pregnant teens and young women in Tanzania
This trial aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment for pregnant adolescents and young women in Tanzania. It includes reviewing medical records, talking to patients and providers, and testing new care approaches.
Dar es SalaamAges 15 years+ - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postpartum care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 46 recruiting postpartum care 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 postpartum care 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 postpartum care 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.