POSTPARTUM

This study tests whether a single IV dose 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. Participants are followed for one we…

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 a mobile app called BumptUp designed to help pregnant and postpartum women in rural Kentucky increase their physical activity. About 176 women will either use the app or receive an educational brochure. Researchers will track activity levels, weight, diet, blood …

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 them to community help. The other offers small rewards for positive recovery actions. Th…

This study tests whether giving new mothers a low-dose blood thinner (LMWH) for 7-10 days after delivery can prevent dangerous 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 t…

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 tests a virtual program called MOVIN that helps pregnant and postpartum people with depression or anxiety. Participants work with a care coordinator online to create a personalized treatment plan, with support from their doctor and a psychiatrist if needed. The goal is…

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 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 online registry tracks pregnant women with migraines to see if a device that stimulates a nerve in the head is safe and helpful during and after pregnancy. About 550 women will fill out short surveys over 12 months, with no required changes to their current migraine treatmen…

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 muscle training can improve symptoms like urine leakage and pelvic organ prolapse compared to standard care…

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 looks at whether the length of time the baby's head is crowning during labor affects the pelvic muscles in first-time mothers. Researchers will use ultrasound and questionnaires to check for muscle detachment and related symptoms after birth. The goal is to find new wa…

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…