POSTPARTUM

This study tests a smartphone 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 …

This pilot study looks at two ways to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. The first is a standard check for social needs like housing or childcare, with referrals to community help. The second offers small rewards for recovery-suppor…

This study tests whether a one-time IV treatment of stem cell exosomes can repair blood vessel damage in 80 mothers who recently had preeclampsia. Half receive the exosomes, half a placebo. The goal is to improve blood vessel function and reduce the long-term risk of heart diseas…

This study looks at how long new mothers with high blood pressure should monitor their blood pressure from home after giving birth. Researchers will compare a 2-week program with a 6-week program to see which leads to better blood pressure control at the 6-week checkup. About 400…

This study tests whether a 7-10 day course of low-dose blood thinner (LMWH) after delivery can prevent blood clots in women at high risk. About 9,200 new mothers with risk factors like emergency C-section, obesity, or pre-eclampsia will either receive the treatment or no treatmen…

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

This study tests a virtual program called MOVIN that helps pregnant and postpartum people manage depression and anxiety. About 570 adults who are pregnant or have a baby up to 6 months old and have high depression scores will join. The program connects them with a care coordinato…

This study compares two types of exercises—diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic stabilization—delivered via real-time telehealth to help postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Sixty women who are at least 3 months postpartum and have pelvic pain will participat…

This study looks at whether a single session of radiofrequency diathermy (a type of heat therapy) can improve pain sensitivity, heat perception, and tissue elasticity in postpartum women with separated abdominal muscles. About 48 women, 6 months to 1 year after giving birth, will…

This online registry tracks 550 pregnant women with migraines to see if a nerve-stimulation device (CEFALY) is safe and helpful during and after pregnancy. Participants don't have to use the device or change their current treatment. They just fill out up to six short surveys over…

This study looks at whether the length of time the baby's head is crowning during labor affects the risk of a pelvic muscle injury called levator ani avulsion. Researchers will follow 92 first-time mothers who have a vaginal delivery, measuring crowning time and using 4D ultrasou…

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 for 6 months after giving birth. It includes 30 pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher. The goal is to see if the program is user-friendly and ready for a large…

This study checks if paying for vaccines through France's national health insurance helps more people get recommended shots. Researchers will compare vaccination rates before and after funding starts for about 2,920 adults and pregnant women in outpatient clinics. The focus is on…

This study aims to develop a new scoring system (SOFA-OBS) that better predicts death risk for pregnant and postpartum women in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will collect routine data from 130 ICU patients who are pregnant or recently gave birth. The goal is to see i…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can provide helpful support to new mothers in Pennsylvania during the first 8 weeks after giving birth. Researchers want to know if the app is easy to use, meets parents' needs, and helps them understand important postpartum symptoms…