Clinical trials: Postpartum Complication, open to volunteers
Chronic Pain, Cesarean Section Complications
Reducing Chronic Pain Following Cesarean Delivery
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of delivering Empowered Relief (ER), a single-session pain relief skills class, to postpartum women with ongoing pain and/or pain interference following cesarean…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Cesarean Section Complications, Postpartum
- Trial name
- NCT07799883
- Testing
- Empowered Relief
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Postpartum Complication, Postpartum
Postpartum Care in the NICU Multi-Site Breastfeeding
Parents of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face unique barriers to long-term breastfeeding and lactation. The physical and emotional demands of having a critically ill or premature newborn combined with the…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Complication, Postpartum, PTSD, PTSD (Childbirth-Related)
- Trial name
- PeliCaN (NCT07881731)
- Testing
- NICU-informed postpartum doula support
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Severe Pain, Cesarean Section Complications
Empowered Relief for Severe Pain After Cesarean Delivery During the Inpatient Period
This pilot feasibility study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of delivering Empowered Relief (ER), a single-session pain management intervention, to postpartum patients experiencing severe pain following cesarean…
- Conditions
- Severe Pain, Cesarean Section Complications, Postpartum, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07832240
- Testing
- Empowered Relief
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pregnancy, Post Partum
Deconstructing Maternal Burdens: Doulas and the Community Unite for Health
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing two models of doula support for pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid: an enhanced doula support model, in which support starts earlier in pregnancy, occurs more…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Post Partum, Doula Care, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Trial name
- UNITE (NCT07799805)
- Testing
- Doula, Standard (non-enhanced) Medicaid doula support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cesarean Section Complications, Postpartum Care
Using Empowered Relief and Education To Help Postpartum Women Recover After Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) and educational content on global postpartum recovery at 12 weeks post cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT07192718
- Testing
- Empowered Relief, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Postpartum Complication
IMPACT: Improving Maternal Postpartum Access to Care Through Telemedicine
The purpose of this study is to compare two complex, multi-component evidence-based postpartum interventions in underserved populations of lower socioeconomic status in an effort to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT06218355)
- Testing
- Intensive Education, Enhanced Virtual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Post Partum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section Complications
Oxytocin Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Oxytocin is the first-line drug to promote contraction of the uterus and prevent atony immediately after delivery. Nonetheless, unpredictable uterine atony refractory to oxytocin affects roughly 250,000 parturients annually in…
- Conditions
- Post Partum Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section Complications, Blood Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05488457
- Testing
- deuterated oxytocin (d5OT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Postpartum Complication, Health Care Seeking Behavior
Community Health Worker Assessment for Postpartum Health
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the CAREPATH intervention with standard of care on postpartum outcomes among up to 500 postpartum individuals.
- Trial name
- CAREPATH (NCT07572604)
- Testing
- CAREPATH, Standard of Care
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Lactation, Lactation Disorder - Postpartum Condition or Complication
AI-Based Oxytocin-Stimulated Smart Lactation Support Vest
AI-Based Oxytocin-Stimulated Smart Lactation Support Vest: Development of a Thermo-Massage and Vibration Wearable Vest Design to Support Milk Flow and Prevent Milk Duct Obstruction During Lactation
- Conditions
- Lactation, Lactation Disorder - Postpartum Condition or Complication, Breast Feeding
- Trial name
- NCT07765992
- Testing
- AI-Based Oxytocin-Stimulated Smart Lactation Support Vest, Standard Lactation Care and Counseling
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Postpartum Complication
Healing, Equity, Advocacy and Respect for Mamas
The goal of the proposed research is to test the comparative effectiveness of AIM safety bundles for post-partum women delivered in-person vs.
- Trial name
- HEAR4Mamas (NCT06273436)
- Testing
- H.E.A.R. for Mamas
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,894 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Psychological Trauma
Postnatal Debriefing After Adverse Obstetric Events
Adverse or unexpected obstetric events can negatively affect women's psychological well-being and childbirth experience, increasing the risk of postpartum traumatic stress.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Psychological Trauma, Obstetric Labor Complications, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- DBIRTH (NCT07579273)
- Testing
- Structured Postnatal Debriefing, Usual Care
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Preterm Birth, Cervical Insufficiency
Bed Rest With a Short Cervix on Preterm Birth
Maternal AR has long been used to prevent PTB. However, definitions of AR vary widely, ranging from complete bed rest to partial limitation of physical activity for one or more hours daily.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Cervical Insufficiency, Bed Rest, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- BEWISE (NCT07577388)
- Testing
- Activity Restriction, No Activity Restriction
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Glavind
Postpartum Complication
Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders
This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT07576296
- Testing
- Scapular Posterior Tilt exercises, Cross-Body Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Coagulation Disorder
SWIFT - SWIss Factor XIII Trial in PPH
The goal of this trial is to determine if postpartum blood loss can be reduced by replenishing coagulation factor XIII (FXIII) at an early stage of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
- Conditions
- Postpartum Hemorrhage, Coagulation Disorder, Coagulation Factor Deficiency, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- SWIFT (NCT06481995)
- Testing
- Fibrogammin
- Where
- 9 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 988 people
- Sponsor
- Christian Haslinger
Pre-eclampsia, Oocyte Donation
PRIOR Study (Pre-eclampsia Risk In Oocyte Recipients)
The aim of this prospective observational cohort study is to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms behind and risk of pre-eclampsia in women pregnant after fertility treatment with oocyte donation.
- Conditions
- Pre-eclampsia, Oocyte Donation, Pre-Eclampsia; Complicating Pregnancy, Pre-Eclampsia; Mild
- Trial name
- PRIOR (NCT07263490)
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 462 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Postpartum Complication, Strength
Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women
The postpartum period often presents challenges such as increased inter-recti distance (diastasis recti), lumbopelvic pain, and reduced core strength.
- Trial name
- NCT07521085
- Testing
- Stability Oriented Breathing Training, kegels exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hemophilia A, Hemophilia A, Severe
Hemophilia A Research Program
This study longitudinally observes the intergenerational (mother-child) continuum in hemophilia A from pregnancy through early childhood.
- Conditions
- Hemophilia A, Hemophilia A, Severe, Factor VIII (FVIII), FVIII Deficiency
- Trial name
- HARP (NCT07414511)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba, Abdominal Wall Defect
Patient-Reported Outcomes in Women With Postpartum Abdominal Wall Insufficiency (PPAWIS)
Postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS) is a multidimensional condition that may affect physical function, quality of life, body image, and sexual health in women after childbirth.
- Conditions
- Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba, Abdominal Wall Defect, Postpartum Complication, Abdominal Wall Anomaly
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT07407374)
- Testing
- Routine Clinical Care
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Swissmed Hospital
Postpartum Complication, Maternal Hypertension
Safest Choice of Antihypertensive Regimen for Postpartum Hypertension
The purpose of this investigator-initiated randomized control trial is to determine whether oral Nifedipine versus oral Labetalol is superior in controlling high blood pressures in the postpartum period.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Complication, Maternal Hypertension, High Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- SCARPH (NCT05551104)
- Testing
- Oral Nifedipine, Oral Labetalol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Postpartum Complication, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Carbetocin vs Misoprostol for Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly among women with known risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT07353281
- Testing
- Carbetocin 100 Microgram/mL Solution for Injection, Misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya