Clinical trials
Postpartum clinical trials
Below are recruiting postpartum clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 259 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06209411Recruiting
Community health workers help with postpartum diabetes screening
This study tests whether a community health worker can help screen pregnant women for diabetes after they give birth. It aims to catch diabetes early and improve health for mothers.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 18 years+ - NCT06187012Recruiting
Long-term heart health after pregnancy
This study checks if having high blood pressure years after pregnancy is linked to long-term health. It involves a visit and possibly an MRI scan of your heart and blood vessels.
OxfordAges 30–70 - NCT05897619Recruiting
CBT skills app for pregnancy and postpartum stress and coping
This study tests whether a new phone app that teaches “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) skills is helpful and easy to use for people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. It also checks safety and whether participants feel the app is acceptable to use over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05849649Recruiting
Mobile app exercise coaching for pregnant people
This trial tests a phone app that provides exercise guidance for pregnant people. It may help you stay active safely during pregnancy, as long as your doctor says exercise is okay for you.
Bowling Green, KentuckyAges 18–44 - NCT05794945Recruiting
Study to improve mastitis detection and treatment
This study aims to better identify and treat mastitis (breast inflammation or infection) in pregnant people. You may be asked to answer questionnaires and provide samples so researchers can learn what signals help guide care.
Tromsø, TromsAges 18–50 - NCT05800509Recruiting
Program for gestational diabetes and low mood in pregnancy
This study offers an intervention program to help people who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes and may also experience depression during pregnancy. It may help improve health during pregnancy and support mood and well-being with smartphone-based participation.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05763537Recruiting
Study exploring how doulas support pregnancy mood changes
This study looks at how having a doula affects support and wellbeing for people experiencing pregnancy-related mood and anxiety changes. It may help you and others learn what kind of doula support is most helpful during pregnancy.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 years+ - NCT05557877RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose aspirin to prevent postpartum breast cancer
This study tests whether taking a low dose of aspirin after childbirth can lower the chance of developing breast cancer later. You may be asked to provide blood, urine, and breast tissue samples so researchers can look for changes that could explain why aspirin may help.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–45 - NCT05400382Recruiting
Mindfulness for depression and pain after cesarean delivery
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help new mothers manage pain and depression after a planned cesarean delivery. You might be eligible if you are a woman of color or non-Hispanic White with a history of depression and are scheduled for a planned C-section.
Champaign, IllinoisAges 18–45 - NCT05370820RecruitingPhase 2
Tranexamic acid to prevent heavy bleeding after C-section
This trial studies whether tranexamic acid, a medicine that helps blood clot, can prevent postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding after delivery) in people having a planned C-section or likely vaginal delivery after 34 weeks. It may help lower the risk of dangerous bleeding around the time of birth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–50 - NCT05290129Recruiting
Oxytocin drip during C-section labor to help maintain contractions
This trial tests whether a continuous oxytocin infusion during a C-section helps maintain labor progress in people already receiving oxytocin. It may help reduce labor-related complications, but only if you meet the safety requirements for anesthesia and pregnancy conditions.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT05180773RecruitingPhase 4
Bromocriptine for new postpartum heart weakness
This trial studies whether bromocriptine improves health outcomes in people recently diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart during late pregnancy or soon after delivery). You may be asked about timing after childbirth, heart strength tests, and whether you plan to keep breastfeeding.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05097586Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation trial for depression during pregnancy
This trial tests whether doing at-home, noninvasive brain stimulation (tDCS) can reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy. It may help people who are in a depressive episode but prefer not to take antidepressant medication right now.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04939012Recruiting
MyPath tool to help postpartum women plan next pregnancy
This study tests a patient-centered tool (MyPath) that supports reproductive planning for women with substance use disorder during late pregnancy and right after delivery. The goal is to improve how you get guidance about future pregnancy choices and care.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04783857RecruitingPhase 4
Hormone therapy to prevent smoking relapse after childbirth
This trial tests whether giving progesterone after childbirth can help new mothers stay quit from smoking, reducing secondhand smoke exposure to their babies. It's for women who smoked before pregnancy and want to remain smoke-free after delivery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–45 - NCT04479072RecruitingPhase 4
Aspirin for preeclampsia during delivery
This trial tests whether taking aspirin during pregnancy around the time of delivery helps people with preeclampsia. You may be asked to take aspirin as part of a study plan, with monitoring to see how you do.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postpartum?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 259 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.