Clinical trials: Puerperal Disorders
Osteoporosis, Obesity
Breastfeeding and Exercise for Healthy Infants and Postpartum Moms Too!
Approximately 8 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and one out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture in their lifetime (42).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- BEHIP (NCT00966381)
- Testing
- Exercise and weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
HIV Infections
Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention During Pregnancy and Postpartum
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) as oral daily pre-exposure…
- Trial name
- NCT03386578
- Testing
- Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (FTC/TDF), Behavioral HIV risk reduction package, Enhanced adherence support
- Where
- 7 sites in Malawi, South Africa and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 780 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cardiovascular Disease, Preeclampsia
Heart Health 4 Moms Trial to Reduce CVD Risk After Preeclampsia
This study will compare two arms in a randomized clinical trial of cardiovascular risk prevention in women with a history of preeclampsia.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Preeclampsia, Hypertension, Post-partum Weight Retention
- Trial name
- HH4M (NCT02147626)
- Testing
- Web-based educational and motivational modules, Information and Screening Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Bowel Dysfunction
Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS.
- Trial name
- NCT03761147
- Testing
- Paula exercises
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Cesarean Section Complications, Post Partum Hemorrhage
DAISY Uterine Drain Device Evaluation
The goal of this study is to obtain user feedback while placing and observing the DAISY uterine drain with wall suction. This study defines the obstetrical surgeons as "users" and the patients in whom the drain is placed as…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Post Partum Hemorrhage, Uterine Atony With Hemorrhage, Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT06219538
- Testing
- DAISY Uterine Drain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Raydiant Oximetry, Inc.
Postpartum Depression, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery
Happy Mother-Healthy Baby: An Anxiety-focused Early Prenatal Intervention
In the proposed study the investigators will develop an early prenatal preventive intervention targeting anxiety and conduct a randomized controlled trial in Pakistan to test its efficacy in reducing generalized anxiety disorder…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Preterm Birth, Anxiety
- Trial name
- HMHB (NCT03880032)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Anxiety
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Obesity
Reducing Obesity in Underserved Postpartum African American Women
In this proposal, the investigators will develop a culturally-tailored, 8-week clinic-based weight loss program to reduce obesity among postpartum African American (AA) adult women that can be integrated into a postpartum care…
- Trial name
- RENEW (NCT02448563)
- Testing
- Nutrition and physical activity education
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Pregnancy Complications
Validating a New Method to Assess Estimated Blood Loss in the Obstetric Population
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries and the primary cause of nearly one quarter of all maternal deaths globally.
- Trial name
- NCT03404375
- Testing
- Gauss Triton system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Postpartum Depression, Parenting
Social Media Intervention for Postpartum Depression
This study is intended to compare the acceptability and feasibility and explore outcomes related to two different formats of a parenting program for mothers with postpartum depressive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02355067
- Testing
- Social Media Intervention, Traditional In-Person Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Postpartum Depression
Behavioral Change in the Mother-Infant Dyad: Preventing Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is undertreated and the consequences of this are substantial for women and children. Studies show that infant cry/fuss and sleep behavior are associated with PPD, and that parenting interventions can…
- Trial name
- NCT01379781
- Testing
- Behavioral Intervention for PPD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Anxiety and Depression, Postpartum Depression
Virtual Reality Biofeedback for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
The purpose of this study is to test patient feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality biofeedback program in postpartum women for anxiety and depression outcomes.
- Conditions
- Anxiety and Depression, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- VITALISE (NCT04925765)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Biofeedback Session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grace Lim, MD, MS
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Comparison Between Rectal & Sublingual Misoprostol Before Caesarian Section To Reduce Intra & Post-Operative Blood Loss
The aim of the work is to evaluate \& compare the effectiveness of rectally administered PGE1 synthetic analogue (misoprostol) 400 microgram versus sublingually administered misoprostol before caesarean section to decrease blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02083107
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 636 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Dyspareunia, Perineal Tear
Rapidly Absorbing Polyglactin 910 Versus Poliglecaprone 25 for Laceration Repair
To evaluate the rates of dyspareunia with rapidly absorbing polyglactin 910 compared to poliglecaprone 25 using a validated sexual function questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Dyspareunia, Perineal Tear, Sutured Laceration
- Trial name
- NCT03184077
- Testing
- Laceration Repair with Polyglactin 910, Laceration Repair with poliglecaprone 25
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obstetric Labor Complications, Hemorrhage
Coagulation Factor Changes Associated With Postpartum Hysterectomies
The purpose of this study is to examine components of the coagulation system in women undergoing postpartum hysterectomy and to compare laboratory parameters of coagulation in these women to women at increased risk for a…
- Conditions
- Obstetric Labor Complications, Hemorrhage, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT00456547
- Testing
- Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Delivery Complication
Intravenous Iron vs. Oral Iron Supplementation for Postpartum Anemia
This trial will be a comparative pragmatic open label feasibility randomized controlled trial of oral daily versus IV iron in anemic postpartum patients.
- Trial name
- IVIRONMAN (NCT05047211)
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate, Iron dextran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
HIV Infections
Pharmacokinetic Study of Antiretroviral Drugs and Related Drugs During and After Pregnancy
IMPAACT P1026s is a Phase IV prospective clinical study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PKs) of antiretroviral (ARV) and tuberculosis (TB) medications in pregnant women and their infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00042289
- Testing
- atazanavir/cobicistat, darunavir/ritonavir dosage #1, darunavir/ritonavir dosage #2
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,578 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Postpartum Depression
Dynamic Neural Mechanisms of Brexanolone-induced Antidepressant Effects in Postpartum Depression
This is a feasibility study of performing repeated EEG recordings and assessment of affective states during open-label administration of BRX to women with postpartum depression.
- Trial name
- BRX-PPD (NCT05543746)
- Testing
- Brexanolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
Clinic to Community Connections - Broader Distribution
This study addresses education needs in gestational diabetes care and followup at the staff and patient levels. In the initial phase, nurses and community health workers will complete specific training modules on gestational…
- Trial name
- NCT04474795
- Testing
- Staff -Educational training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Comparison of Inhaled Oxytocin (IH) With Intramuscular (IM) Oxytocin in Pregnant Women and With Intravenous (IV) Oxytocin in Healthy Non-pregnant Women
The study will evaluate a stable, dry-powder formulation of oxytocin, with the goal of reducing post-partum hemorrhage morbidity and mortality in resource poor settings.
- Trial name
- NCT02999100
- Testing
- IH Oxytocin, IM Oxytocin, IV Oxytocin
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Platelet Rich Plasma in Levator Ani Muscle Trauma
Levator trauma (ballooning) often occurs after vaginal delivery. Platelet rich plasma injection after delivery showed reduced hiatal area and maintain levator muscle strength.
- Trial name
- NCT03021954
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital