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Labor clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 Labor clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (2), Turkey (Türkiye) (2)). By phase: Phase 4 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 4Clinical trials
- 2Countries
Newest Labor clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Mirror therapy during labor to support mood and calm during childbirth | — | Ağrı, Ağri | Recruiting | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Mixed reality training to teach cervical effacement and dilation | — | Mardin | Recruiting | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Using ephedrine to improve fetal heart monitoring during labor | Phase 4 | New York, New York | Recruiting | May 24, 2023 |
| Changing room lighting to slow or speed labor contractions | — | East Lansing, Michigan | Recruiting | Aug 21, 2020 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Mirror therapy during labor to support mood and calm during childbirth
Researchers are testing whether using a mirror during labor helps pregnant women feel more in control and experience less stress and pain.
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Mixed reality training to teach cervical effacement and dilation
This project tests whether mixed reality training helps midwifery students learn to measure cervical effacement and dilation while improving their confidence and learning experience.
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Using ephedrine to improve fetal heart monitoring during labor
This study tests if giving ephedrine to women in labor who are using spinal-epidural anesthesia can help improve fetal heart monitoring and reduce low blood pressure.
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Changing room lighting to slow or speed labor contractions
This test sees if altering room light (bright versus dim/red) can help slow down or speed up labor contractions in pregnant people.
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Quick answers
How many Labor clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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