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
- NCT04685148RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of mental health treatment during pregnancy
This trial studies a treatment aimed at improving maternal mental health during pregnancy. It focuses on people who have had depression around pregnancy before, and checks whether the approach is safe and helpful for them.
CopenhagenAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT04873050RecruitingPhase 4
Medication and lifestyle plan to bring blood sugar to normal
This Phase 4 study looks at how to help women with a recent history of gestational diabetes get their blood sugar back toward normal levels. It likely includes blood-sugar testing and a controlled diet period to see what works best.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–45 - 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+ - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT05112588Recruiting
Preventing diabetes after gestational diabetes
This study looks at ways to lower the chance of developing diabetes after pregnancy in people who had gestational diabetes. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to join follow-up through routine child health care and complete study activities online.
SkövdeAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05562609RecruitingPhase 3
Tranexamic acid to reduce heavy bleeding after childbirth
This trial tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) can prevent heavy bleeding after delivery in women who are at higher risk. If it works, it may lower the chance of serious postpartum bleeding and related complications.
MbeyaAges 18 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 - 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+ - NCT05653973RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing aspirin’s effects on blood vessel function after pregnancy
This early study looks at how taking aspirin (or not) affects how well blood vessels work after pregnancy. It may help researchers understand differences in vascular health after normal pregnancies versus preeclampsia (a pregnancy blood pressure complication).
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–50 - NCT05679206Recruiting
Postpartum care study for pregnancy blood-pressure complications
This study looks at people with preeclampsia during pregnancy and how their lung blood pressure and related symptoms change after delivery. It may help doctors better monitor and manage postpartum risks, especially involving the heart and lungs.
BernAges 16 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05961306Recruiting
Testing a stepped screening plan during pregnancy and after birth
This study checks how well a step-by-step screening approach and its tools work for identifying issues during pregnancy (weeks 20–24) or in early postpartum (6–10 weeks after delivery). It may help doctors use more accurate screening to decide who needs further care.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT06096701Recruiting
Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring for New Moms
This study tests a remote blood pressure monitoring program for new moms with high blood pressure. You'll use a home monitor that sends your readings to your doctor through the cloud, helping catch problems early after birth.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–54 - NCT06116149Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for new mothers in WIC clinics
This trial tests a lifestyle program for new mothers (up to 1 year after giving birth) who have obesity or had gestational diabetes. It runs in WIC clinics and aims to help you improve your health after pregnancy.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06175104Recruiting
HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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
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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.