Postpartum Care Clinical Trials

7 recruiting

Postpartum Care Trials at a Glance

7 actively recruiting trials for postpartum care are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 3 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 6 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Little Rock, Palo Alto, and Philadelphia. Lead sponsors running postpartum care studies include Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi, and George Washington University.

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About Postpartum Care Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Postpartum Care? There are currently 7 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Postpartum Care trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Postpartum Care clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

Showing 17 of 7 trials

Recruiting
Not Applicable

Kangaroo Care: Breastfeeding Success and Maternal Role

Postpartum CareBreastfeedingKangaroo Care+1 more
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University112 enrolled1 locationNCT07543029
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy

Postpartum CarePTSD (Childbirth-Related)Written Exposure Therapy+1 more
Stanford University70 enrolled2 locationsNCT07342530
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Healing at Home 2.0 - Enhanced Chat Tool for Lowering Postpartum Depression

Postpartum CareDepression, Postpartum
University of Pennsylvania156 enrolled1 locationNCT06877104
Recruiting
Not Applicable

THE EFFECT OF REIKI ON BREASTFEEDING, PAIN AND COMFORT AFTER CESAREAN SECTION

Postpartum CarePostpartum ComfortBreastfeeding Self-Efficacy+5 more
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi99 enrolled1 locationNCT07447609
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Comparison of Outpatient Rehabilitation Versus Self-training for the Treatment and Prevention of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor DysfunctionPostpartum CarePostpartum Comfort+3 more
Vilnius University80 enrolled1 locationNCT07426770
Recruiting
Not Applicable

How the Method of Bladder Emptying After Epidural Placement in Labor Affects Postpartum Voiding

Urinary RetentionPostpartum CareVoiding Dysfunction+2 more
University of Pittsburgh564 enrolled1 locationNCT07125326
Recruiting
Phase 2

Effectiveness Study of a Lifestyle Intervention Versus Metformin in Mothers With Recent Gestational Diabetes

Weight LossPostpartum CareGestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
George Washington University60 enrolled1 locationNCT06948825