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Labor Dystocia clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 Labor Dystocia clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (3), Norway (1)). By phase: Phase 2/3 (1), 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 Dystocia clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Diphenhydramine for cervical edema during active labor | Phase 2/3 | Houston, Texas | Recruiting | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Using Calcium Carbonate to Improve Labor Contractions | Phase 4 | New York, New York | Recruiting | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Early ultrasound and side-lying position with a peanut ball for babies facing up or sideways during labor | — | Providence, Rhode Island | Recruiting | May 31, 2023 |
| Testing a new guide for monitoring labor and childbirth in Norway | — | Nordbyhagen, Akershus and 9 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 30, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Diphenhydramine for cervical edema during active labor
This will test whether a single IV dose of diphenhydramine given during active labor can prevent labor arrest and lower cesarean delivery rates in first-time (primiparous) women.
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Using Calcium Carbonate to Improve Labor Contractions
This study is testing if calcium carbonate can help improve labor contractions for first-time pregnant women who need help with labor.
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Early ultrasound and side-lying position with a peanut ball for babies facing up or sideways during labor
This trial tests whether asking people in active labor whose babies are occiput posterior or occiput transverse to lie on their side with a peanut ball helps them have a spontaneous vaginal delivery.
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Testing a new guide for monitoring labor and childbirth in Norway
This study is testing a new guide for monitoring labor and childbirth to see if it can improve care and reduce unnecessary interventions for mothers and babies in Norway.
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Quick answers
How many Labor Dystocia 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 (3 trials), Norway (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2/3: 1, 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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