POSTPARTUM

This study looks at two ways to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One approach screens for social needs like housing or childcare and connects patients to community help. The other offers small rewards for recovery-supportive behav…

This study tests whether a one-time IV treatment of stem cell exosomes can repair blood vessel damage in 80 women who recently had preeclampsia. Half receive the treatment, half a placebo. The goal is to lower their high risk of future heart disease by improving blood vessel func…

This study is testing whether giving new mothers a low-dose blood thinner for just 7-10 days after delivery can prevent blood clots in the legs or lungs. About 9,200 women with certain risk factors (like emergency C-section, obesity, or pre-eclampsia) will either receive the drug…

This study compares two 8-week exercise programs—diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic stabilization—delivered via real-time telehealth to 60 postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, disability, and improves q…

This study tests a virtual program called MOVIN that helps pregnant people and new parents manage depression and anxiety. About 570 participants will use an online platform to work with a care coordinator and get personalized treatment plans. The goal is to see if this approach r…

This study looks at how a single session of radiofrequency diathermy (a type of heat therapy) affects pain, heat sensitivity, and tissue stiffness in postpartum women with and without abdominal muscle separation. About 48 women, 6 months to 1 year after giving birth, will receive…

This study looks at whether a supervised weekly exercise program can help new mothers (up to 24 months after giving birth) increase their physical activity, improve muscle strength, and reduce common postpartum issues like pelvic floor problems and fear of movement. About 50 wome…

This study compares two types of core exercises—hypopressive training and transversus abdominis training—to see which better helps postpartum women with bladder leakage. About 60 women who have had a vaginal birth and experience stress urinary incontinence will participate. The g…

This study tests a mobile app called BumptUp to see if it helps pregnant and postpartum women in rural areas become more physically active. About 176 women will either use the app or receive an educational brochure. Researchers will track activity levels, weight, diet, blood pres…

This study follows 380 women for a year after vaginal childbirth to see how pelvic floor muscles and tissues recover. It also tests whether early, personalized pelvic floor exercises can improve symptoms like urine leakage and pelvic organ prolapse compared to standard care. Part…

This study tests how easy and useful a new digital program called Hope-D is for managing weight during pregnancy and up to 6 months after giving birth. The program includes a digital tool, personalized plans, and coaching. About 30 pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher will u…

This study aims to create a new scoring system to predict death risk for pregnant women and new mothers in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will collect routine medical data from 130 participants to see if a pregnancy-adjusted score works better than the standard one. T…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help new mothers in Pennsylvania feel supported after giving birth. About 60 participants will use the app for 8 weeks and answer surveys about how easy it is to use and whether it helps them understand important postpartum sympt…

This study tests a new visual education tool designed to help postpartum women recognize and report urgent warning signs, such as deep vein thrombosis. Researchers will show pictures to 40 new mothers and check if they can correctly identify the health issues and understand when …

This study compares two different lengths of home blood pressure monitoring for new mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. About 400 participants will be randomly assigned to monitor for either 2 or 6 weeks after giving birth. The goal is to see which duration lead…

This online registry tracks pregnant women with migraines to see if a nerve-stimulation device (CEFALY) is safe and helpful. Participants don't have to change their current treatment or use the device. They fill out short surveys online over 12 months. The goal is to gather real-…

This study aims to see if covering the cost of vaccines through France's national health insurance leads to more people getting vaccinated. Researchers will compare vaccination rates before and after funding is provided for pneumococcal and pertussis vaccines in outpatient clinic…

This study is for first-time mothers having a vaginal birth. It aims to see if the length of time the baby's head is crowning (visible at the vaginal opening) is linked to a tear in a key pelvic muscle. Researchers will use ultrasound after birth to check for muscle injury and as…