Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Pregnancy clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 42 recruiting pregnancy studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT07469605Recruiting
Hysteroscopy to find and treat unknown pregnancy location
This study uses a scope placed in the uterus to find and treat a pregnancy that can't be located on ultrasound. It may help women with slow-rising pregnancy hormone levels find out where the pregnancy is and get treatment at the same time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06281665RecruitingPhase 4
Aspirin after preeclampsia: the TAP trial
This trial tests whether taking low-dose aspirin after giving birth can help people who had preeclampsia. It aims to see if aspirin can lower the risk of future heart problems.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - NCT07197892Recruiting
AI platform for early pregnancy city-wide recruitment
This study tests a new conversational AI tool to help connect people in early pregnancy with city-wide care resources. If you are in early pregnancy and have a mobile phone, this trial may help improve how pregnancy care is offered.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 15 years+ - NCT07184775Recruiting
CGM vs finger-stick for type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
This trial tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps manage blood sugar better than finger-stick checks in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if CGM leads to better sugar control and possibly healthier outcomes for you and your baby.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06535789RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Inhaled insulin vs injections for gestational diabetes
This trial compares an inhaled insulin (Afrezza) to insulin injections for managing blood sugar after meals in women with gestational diabetes. The goal is to see if the inhaled option works as well and is easier to use.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT06957028Recruiting
CGM for early detection of high blood sugar in pregnancy
This study is testing whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) early in pregnancy can help find and manage high blood sugar, which may lower the risk of problems for you and your baby. You would wear a small sensor under your skin, and the device sends information to a smartphone app.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06628453Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
This study tests whether using a CGM (a small sensor that tracks blood sugar) can help manage type 2 diabetes during pregnancy better than standard care. It is for women who have type 2 diabetes and are pregnant with one baby.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–50 - NCT06468202RecruitingPhase 4
Aspirin dose study to prevent high blood pressure in pregnancy
This trial compares two doses of aspirin to see which is better at preventing conditions like preeclampsia (a serious form of high blood pressure during pregnancy). You may qualify if you are in early pregnancy and have certain risk factors.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14–35 - NCT06408181RecruitingPhase 3
Aspirin to prevent pregnancy loss and preeclampsia
This study tests whether taking a low dose of aspirin early in pregnancy can lower the risk of losing the baby or developing preeclampsia (a serious condition with high blood pressure). It is for women who have risk factors for these problems and are very early in pregnancy (less than 7 weeks).
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT05942313Recruiting
Predicting and preventing problems from opioid use during pregnancy
This study looks at ways to predict and reduce harmful outcomes for pregnant people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their babies. It focuses on people who are already receiving ongoing medication treatment during pregnancy and will follow them around delivery at a specific hospital.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04278651RecruitingPhase 4
Early support to treat iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy
This trial tests whether starting treatment early in pregnancy can improve iron-deficiency anemia. You may be offered study medications and will be monitored to see if your blood counts and symptoms improve.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT05450978Recruiting
Study drug levels in epilepsy meds during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This study measures how much epilepsy medicine (lamotrigine, levetiracetam, or oxcarbazepine) your body absorbs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may help doctors better understand dosing and safety during these times.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT05444283Recruiting
Genetic testing to understand repeat pregnancy loss causes
This study looks for genetic clues in ongoing and past pregnancies to help explain why some people miscarry repeatedly. The results may help doctors better predict and prevent future pregnancy loss.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–50 - NCT05264779Recruiting
Decision help tool for very early delivery planning
This study tests a decision-support tool (a structured way to guide conversations) for parents facing a high risk of delivering very early (about 22–26 weeks). It may help you and your baby’s care team make clearer, more aligned choices about neonatal (newborn) treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05124808Recruiting
Tight blood sugar targets in pregnant women with gestational diabetes
This study compares a tighter blood sugar goal versus a standard goal in pregnant people with gestational diabetes who are also overweight or obese. It may help find whether stricter blood sugar control improves pregnancy outcomes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT06419777Recruiting
When to start diabetes medicine in pregnancy
This study compares two ways of starting diabetes medication during pregnancy for women with gestational diabetes. It will test whether starting medication earlier or later helps control blood sugar and leads to better outcomes for you and your baby.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06419803Recruiting
When to start medication for gestational diabetes
This study compares two different blood sugar targets to decide when to start medication for gestational diabetes. It aims to find the safest approach for you and your baby.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07599579Recruiting
Mobile app to manage high blood pressure after pregnancy complications
This study tests a smartphone app to help women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy manage their blood pressure now, 10–20 years later. The goal is to see if the app helps keep blood pressure under control and reduces heart disease risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07541469Recruiting
Safety Registry for Rezdiffra Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This registry collects information about the safety of a liver disease medication called Rezdiffra (resmetirom) when used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Researchers want to understand if the medication affects the health of pregnant women, babies, and nursing infants.
West Conshohocken, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07209254Recruiting
Two smartphone plans to manage high blood pressure after childbirth
This study tests whether two different mobile-health tools can help new mothers keep their blood pressure under control in the first weeks after giving birth. It is designed for women who were diagnosed with a blood pressure condition during pregnancy and need medication after delivery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07172880Recruiting
Pregnancy 24/7 Offspring Study
This study looks at how moms' daily habits (like sleep and activity) during pregnancy affect their child's health. If you were in the Pregnancy 24/7 Study and had a single healthy baby, your child may be invited to follow up.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges birth–47 years - NCT07046845Recruiting
Prenatal Vitamin Study: Special vs. Generic for Moms with Food Insecurity
This study compares a special prenatal vitamin (Perelel) with a standard generic prenatal vitamin. It looks at how each affects the health of moms and babies, especially for those who have trouble getting enough nutritious food.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT07041281RecruitingPhase 2
Spironolactone to improve postpartum blood pressure after pregnancy hypertension
This study tests whether the medication spironolactone can help manage high blood pressure after delivery in people who had gestational hypertension or preeclampsia. It may help prevent long-term heart problems.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
Pregnancy trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pregnancy studies listed above.
- University of Pennsylvania · 6 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University · 3 studies
- University of Pittsburgh · 3 studies
- University of Pittsburgh Magee-Womens Hospital · 2 studies
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital · 2 studies
- Bellefield Towers
- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
- Penn Fertility Care
What taking part in a pregnancy study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Pregnancy trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pregnancy clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 42 recruiting pregnancy studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pregnancy study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pregnancy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New pregnancy studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.