POSTPARTUM

This pilot study looks at two strategies to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One strategy screens for social needs like housing or childcare and connects patients to support. The other offers rewards for recovery-supportive behavi…

This study tests whether tiny particles from stem cells, called exosomes, can repair blood vessel damage in women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Preeclampsia raises the risk of heart disease later in life, and current treatments don't fully heal the blood vessels. The tri…

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 tests whether a single 20-minute session of radiofrequency diathermy (a type of heat therapy) can improve pain sensitivity, heat perception, and tissue elasticity in postpartum women with and without abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti). 48 women will receive …

This study compares two types of core exercises—hypopressive training and transversus abdominis focused training—to see which better reduces urinary incontinence and improves pelvic floor function and quality of life in women after childbirth. Sixty women who had a normal vaginal…

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 tests whether 8 weeks of diaphragmatic breathing or pelvic stabilization exercises, done at home via video calls, can reduce pain and disability in 60 postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Participants will also receive pelvic anatomy education. T…

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 tests a virtual platform called MOVIN that helps pregnant and postpartum people with depression or anxiety. Participants get a care coordinator who recommends online treatments and works with their doctor. The goal is to see if this approach reduces symptoms better tha…

This study tests whether a visual education tool can help new mothers recognize and report urgent warning signs after childbirth, such as deep vein thrombosis. Forty postpartum women will view pictures of complications and then answer questions to see if they understand and would…

This study follows 380 women for a year after vaginal delivery 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. Partic…

This study aims to create a new scoring system (SOFA-OBS) that better predicts death risk for pregnant and postpartum women in intensive care. Researchers will collect routine data from 130 patients and test if a simple pulse oximeter can replace painful blood draws. The goal is …

This online registry is studying the safety and effectiveness of the CEFALY device, a non-invasive nerve stimulator worn on the forehead, for treating migraines during and after pregnancy. Pregnant women aged 18-44 with migraines can join, regardless of whether they use the devic…

This study in France tests whether having the national health insurance pay for vaccines during outpatient visits increases how many people get vaccinated. Researchers will compare vaccination rates for pneumococcal infections and whooping cough (pertussis) before and after the f…

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 to a 6-week program to see which leads to better health outcomes. About 400 women who have already joined …

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. The program includes a digital pathway, weight management plans, and coaching. 30 pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher will u…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help new mothers in Pennsylvania with postpartum education, symptom tracking, and parenting support. Sixty women who recently gave birth will use the app for 8 weeks and answer surveys about how easy it is to use and whether it m…

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…