POSTPARTUM

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 improve blood vessel function and lower the risk of future heart disease. Fo…

This study looks at two ways to help pregnant people and new mothers with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One way is to screen for social needs like housing or childcare and connect them to community help. The other uses small rewards to encourage healthy behaviors. The…

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 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 i…

This study compares two types of core training—hypopressive exercises and transversus abdominis-focused training—to see which better helps postpartum women with urinary incontinence. Researchers will measure changes in bladder leakage, pelvic floor function, and quality of life. …

This study tests whether a smartphone app called BumptUp can help pregnant and postpartum women living 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, b…

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 study follows 380 women for one 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, bowel issues, and vaginal bulging compared to st…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help new mothers in Pennsylvania feel supported and learn about important postpartum symptoms. About 60 women who recently gave birth will use the app for 8 weeks and answer surveys. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use a…

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 keep their usual treatments and fill out six short surveys over 12 months. No clinic visits are needed.

This study aims to create a new scoring system to better predict which pregnant or recently postpartum women in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk of dying. Researchers will collect routine medical data from 130 participants to see if a pregnancy-adjusted score works bette…

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 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…