Clinical trials
Postpartum clinical trials
Below are recruiting postpartum clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 272 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06651879Recruiting
Ultrasound airway check in severe preeclampsia patients for C-section
This study compares two ways of using ultrasound to look at the airway in women with severe preeclampsia who need a C-section under general anesthesia. It aims to find which technique is better, so doctors can prepare more safely for your breathing tube placement.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges Any age - NCT06702722Recruiting
Therapy and HIV support for moms in Malawi
This study tests if combining problem-solving therapy with HIV care support can improve mental health and HIV outcomes for pregnant women living with HIV in Malawi who have elevated depressive symptoms.
LilongweAges 18 years+ - NCT06445933Recruiting
Vitamin B6 for depression in pregnancy and after birth
This trial tests whether taking Vitamin B6 can help prevent depression in pregnant women and new mothers. If you are between 24 and 28 weeks pregnant and have no history of mental health conditions, you may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 20–50 - NCT07489443Recruiting
Helping pregnant women reduce tobacco and cannabis use
This study is testing a program to help pregnant women and new mothers cut back on or quit using tobacco and cannabis. It’s designed to see if the program is easy to use and helps improve health for both mom and baby.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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 - NCT06749418RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Salt intake and blood vessels after preeclampsia
This study tests how a high-salt diet affects blood vessel function in women who had preeclampsia compared to those who did not. It may help understand why preeclampsia increases heart risks later in life.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–45 - NCT06772701Recruiting
French depression screening test for new fathers
This study checks if a questionnaire used to spot postpartum depression in mothers also works well for fathers after their baby is born. It is only for French-speaking dads with a newborn up to 10 days old.
ClamartAges 18 years+ - NCT06785116RecruitingPhase 4
Study on dapagliflozin for heart health after a hypertensive pregnancy
This trial tests a medicine called dapagliflozin (DAPA) to see if it reduces heart risk in women who had high blood pressure or preeclampsia during pregnancy. It is designed for those who had severe blood pressure rises around delivery or a high BNP level, a marker of heart strain.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06788977Recruiting
Migraine treatment in pregnancy with a nerve stimulation device
This trial tests if a device that gently stimulates a nerve on your forehead can safely treat migraines during pregnancy. You'll use the device at home and track your headaches via text or email.
Darien, ConnecticutAges 18–44 - NCT06824480Recruiting
Postpartum debriefing for healthy first-time mothers
This study tests whether a one-time debriefing session soon after childbirth can help new mothers feel better emotionally. You may qualify if you are a first-time mother with a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
MersinAges 18–45 - NCT06831474RecruitingPhase 1
Rivaroxaban in breast milk after childbirth
This study looks at how a blood thinner called rivaroxaban enters breast milk after delivery. It may help women who need this medication while breastfeeding.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06845423RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing blood clots after childbirth in women at intermediate risk
This study tests whether giving a short course of a daily blood-thinning injection (enoxaparin) after childbirth can safely prevent blood clots in women at intermediate risk. If you qualify, you would receive the injection or a placebo (inactive shot) for up to 5 days while in the hospital.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06886841Recruiting
Parental well-being after childbirth in Switzerland
This study looks at how mothers and their partners feel after giving birth. By asking about your well-being, researchers hope to learn what helps parents adjust and where more support might be needed.
GenevaAges 14 years+ - NCT06898034Recruiting
Ultrasound after childbirth to predict bleeding risk
This trial uses an ultrasound after you give birth to see if it can help predict heavy bleeding. It aims to find safer ways to monitor and prevent hemorrhage in new mothers.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 17 years+ - NCT06911372RecruitingPhase 1
Gestational diabetes and brain blood flow after pregnancy
This study looks at how gestational diabetes might affect blood flow to the brain after pregnancy. If you had gestational diabetes or a healthy pregnancy, you may be able to help researchers understand long-term effects.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–50 - NCT06920563Recruiting
Remote blood pressure monitoring after childbirth
This trial tests a program that lets you monitor your blood pressure at home after childbirth and learn about heart health. It's for women who had high blood pressure for the first time during pregnancy and are in the Ochsner system.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06921174RecruitingPhase 2
Pelvic pain relief after childbirth: massage vs device
This study compares two non-surgical therapies for postpartum perineal pain: traditional perineal massage versus a small silicone device used inside the vagina. If you have persistent pain after a vaginal birth and have not tried other treatments yet, this trial may help you find relief.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06930391Recruiting
How calcium affects a drug that helps the uterus contract
This trial tests if adding calcium changes how well a drug called carbetocin works to make the uterus contract after a planned C-section. It may help doctors prevent heavy bleeding after delivery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - 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 - 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 - NCT06991166Recruiting
A therapy study for new mothers with depression whose baby is in the NICU
This study tests a new talk therapy program to help new mothers with depression whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You may join if you gave birth in the last year and have signs of depression, like a diagnosis or certain feelings.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06999928Recruiting
Enhanced mentor support for pregnant women with HIV
This study tests a program where trained 'mentor mothers' provide extra support to pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV and their babies. It aims to help women stay healthy and engaged in care.
Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07005349Recruiting
Caesarean section bleeding prevention study
This trial tests a new method to prevent heavy bleeding during cesarean sections. It may help make the procedure safer for mothers.
Cape TownAges Any age - NCT07018765Recruiting
Mindfulness program for birth memory and trauma
This study tests if an 8-week online mindfulness program (MBSR) can help women who had a vaginal birth feel better about their birth memory and reduce feelings of trauma. You would join online group sessions from home.
Malatya, Leave BlankAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postpartum?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 272 recruiting postpartum 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 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 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.