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
- NCT07607613Recruiting
Support for LGBTQ+ Parents with Depression Risk
This study offers group support sessions for LGBTQ+ parents who are pregnant or recently had a baby and are experiencing mild depression or worry about postpartum depression. The goal is to help prevent depression from getting worse and improve emotional well-being during this important life transition.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07006324Recruiting
Home visits for high-risk postpartum parents in Mississippi Delta
This program offers home visits after childbirth for mothers and parents in the Mississippi Delta who had a high-risk pregnancy. It aims to provide support and care to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–45 - NCT06025916RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing postpartum bleeding with oral tranexamic acid
This trial tests whether taking an oral medication called tranexamic acid can reduce heavy bleeding after childbirth in women planning a vaginal delivery. It may help you have a safer birth with less blood loss.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05840900Recruiting
Mindfulness and optimism program for first-time pregnancy wellbeing
This study tests a mindfulness- and optimism-focused program to support wellbeing and resilience during pregnancy. It may help people, especially those who naturally feel less optimistic, learn stress-support skills during early pregnancy.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05260242Recruiting
Conversations about labor epidurals for underserved expectant parents
This study offers supportive conversations about getting an epidural (pain relief through the back) during labor, especially for underserved minority groups. It tests whether these conversations help patients feel more informed and supported, while also working with people who choose to use a labor epidural.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04652830Recruiting
Training for abdominal separation after childbirth
This trial tests a 3-month naprapathy (hands-on therapy) training program to help prevent worsening abdominal muscle separation after pregnancy. It may help postpartum women whose abdominal muscles are noticeably separated.
StockholmAges 18–50 - NCT06812806Recruiting
Pelvic changes after birth and urine leakage risk
This study looks at how changes in the pelvis after delivery might be linked to urine leaking after childbirth. It compares women who had a vaginal birth, a vacuum-assisted birth, or a C-section to understand the connection.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–45 - NCT05518604Recruiting
Weight loss and fitness after pregnancy in active-duty women
This study looks at how to support healthy weight loss and physical fitness after having a baby while you’re still on active duty. It may help by testing a structured approach to fitness and planning during the first 18 months after delivery.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18–44 - NCT07661550Recruiting
Preventing smoking relapse after pregnancy with breastfeeding help
This trial tests whether breastfeeding support can help you stay smoke-free after your baby is born. You may join if you quit smoking during this pregnancy and want to learn more about caring for your baby and breastfeeding.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06335381Recruiting
Moms Chat and Care study for Black and Latina pregnant patients
This study tests a support program for Black and Latina pregnant people to help reduce pregnancy complications like preeclampsia. It uses text messaging and coaching to improve care and outcomes.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT07628400Recruiting
Exercise comparison for postpartum abdominal separation
This study compares two types of gentle exercises to help close the gap that forms between abdominal muscles after childbirth. You'll be assigned to one exercise program and measured to see which works better.
Sukkur, Punjab ProvinceAges 24–40 - 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 - NCT07275476Recruiting
Pregnancy and blood clot study
This study looks at how pregnancy affects blood clots in healthy women. If you qualify, researchers will check your blood's clotting properties to learn more about pregnancy-related changes.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18–40 - NCT07526038Recruiting
Physical therapy for postpartum pelvic joint pain
This study tests whether a hands-on movement technique combined with core exercises helps postpartum mothers with sacroiliac joint pain (a pain in the lower back/buttock area). The research compares this combined approach to see if it reduces pain and improves function.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06273436Recruiting
HEAR 4 Mamas: Support for New Mothers
This study aims to help new mothers in South Carolina who have Medicaid insurance. It tests a program that provides support and resources during the first year after giving birth.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 16–49 - NCT06056583RecruitingPhase 4
How cimetidine passes into breast milk
This study looks at how the drug cimetidine gets into breast milk after healthy mothers take it. The goal is to find out how much reaches the baby and how it affects their body.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 2 weeks–50 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 - NCT07520409Recruiting
Exercise for Abdominal Separation After Pregnancy
This trial tests two types of exercises to help close the gap that forms between your abdominal muscles after pregnancy. The study compares a specific core exercise with ankle resistance to see which helps your abdominal muscles come back together more effectively.
Guiranwala, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT07478627Recruiting
Exercise comparison for postpartum pelvic floor recovery
This trial compares two exercise programs to help women strengthen their pelvic floor after childbirth. It tests whether a rehabilitation exercise protocol or Swiss ball training is more effective for reducing urinary incontinence.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - 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 - NCT07451106Recruiting
Wearable bladder sensor for pelvic health therapy
This trial tests whether a wearable sensor for the bladder can help guide pelvic health physical therapy. It is designed for people who are already referred to pelvic PT, including postpartum women and men who have had prostate surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07449039Recruiting
Blood sugar tracking after pregnancy for diabetes risk
This study uses a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar for 2 weeks after delivery in women who had gestational diabetes. The goal is to better understand who develops type 2 diabetes later and help prevent it.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06446362Recruiting
Breastfeeding support for first-time mothers
This study tests whether personalized breastfeeding support helps first-time mothers feel more confident and have fewer problems. If you are in your last weeks of pregnancy, you may be able to join.
Denizli, PamukkaleAges 15–35 - NCT07422571Recruiting
Body acceptance after baby program
This study tests a program to help new mothers feel better about their body image. It might be a good fit if you've had a baby in the last year and feel unhappy with your appearance.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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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.