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Postpartum Period clinical trials and research

• 11Clinical trials
• 8NIH research projects
• 12Countries

Newest Postpartum Period clinical trials

All recruiting trials (11)

• Rivaroxaban vs Enoxaparin After Cesarean Section: Thromboprophylaxis Lab Outcomes

  This study tests whether rivaroxaban taken by mouth once daily after cesarean section provides a similar lab profile for blood clot prevention as enoxaparin given as a daily shot in eligible postpartum women.

  Recruiting Wolfson Medical Center · Holon · NCT07820670

• Mindfulness-Based Postpartum Education for new mothers after discharge

  A mindfulness-based education program given to new mothers within 24 hours after delivery is tested to see if it improves how they feel about their maternal role and reduces anxiety.

  Recruiting Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University · Tokat Province, Tokat Province · NCT07702058

• Postpartum weight loss with Pilates or cardio exercise

  This study tests whether Pilates or moderate-intensity aerobic exercise helps women 6 to 24 weeks postpartum lose weight and improve body composition over 8 weeks.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT07642245

• Midwife-Led Digital Follow-Up After Cesarean Delivery

  This trial tests whether a midwife-led, four-week digital follow-up after cesarean delivery improves mood, social support, and breastfeeding confidence compared with standard postpartum care.

  Recruiting Inonu University · Giresun · NCT07523932

• Sleep during the first 48 hours after birth and its link to breastfeeding motivation and success

  This project tests whether poor sleep in the first 48 hours after giving birth is linked to a mother's motivation to breastfeed and early breastfeeding success for mothers who start breastfeeding.

  Recruiting Acibadem University · Istanbul, Altunizade · NCT07413185

• Postpartum acupressure education to support exclusive breastfeeding

  Mothers who just gave birth will try a structured acupressure education program at home to see if it helps them exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, compared with standard postpartum care.

  Recruiting Nigde Omer Halisdemir University · Niğde, Merkez · NCT07410949

• Therapeutic exercise program after childbirth for pelvic floor recovery

  This study tests a postpartum exercise program to help early recovery of the pelvic floor in women who recently had vaginal delivery.

  Recruiting University of Alcala · Alcalá de Henares, Madrid · NCT07313683

• Motivational interviewing plus a digital game to prevent smoking relapse after childbirth

  This will test whether two online motivational interviewing sessions plus a digital game can help women who quit smoking during pregnancy stay smoke-free after having their baby.

  Recruiting Lokman Hekim University · Ankara, Ankara · NCT07271953

• Postpartum program to prevent cardiometabolic problems after preeclampsia

  This study will test a 9-month app-based support program to lower blood pressure and help with weight loss in first-time mothers who recently had preeclampsia.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Karolinska Institutet · Stockholm, Stockholm County and 1 other locations · NCT07199283

• Evaluating blood loss after cesarean delivery using ultrasound

  This study is trying to see if using ultrasound can help new moms find out if they have anemia from blood loss after a cesarean delivery faster than regular lab tests.

  Recruiting Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, Israel · Nazareth, North · NCT06963047

• Postpartum aspirin to prevent blood clots after delivery

  A 3rd-phase trial tests whether taking a small daily dose of aspirin for 6 weeks after giving birth works as well as usual preventive injections of LMWH to reduce blood clots in people with pregnancy-related clotting risk.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University of Calgary · Brussels and 11 other locations · NCT06494878

NIH-funded research (8)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Wearable Maternal Stress Tracker for new mothers

  A small wearable device is tested to track daily stress and sleep in the postpartum period to see if it can help identify and manage stress quickly.

  NIH research University of Florida · Gainesville, United States · NIH-11233576

• Urgent Maternal Warning Signs: A Home Tool to Spot Severe Problems After Childbirth

  A hospital-based project will test a patient-friendly smartphone tool to help new mothers notice warning signs of severe complications after giving birth.

  NIH research Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences · East Lansing, United States · NIH-11132153

• Personalized treatment for women with opioid use disorder after childbirth

  This study is looking to create better treatment plans for women with opioid use disorder after they give birth, by personalizing care to fit their unique needs and helping them stay healthy and supported during this important time.

  NIH research Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, United States · NIH-11037931

• Identifying urine metabolites that predict weight gain during pregnancy in South African women with HIV

  This study is looking at how certain substances in urine can help predict if women with HIV might gain too much weight during and after pregnancy, so we can find ways to support their health and prevent future issues like diabetes and heart problems.

  NIH research University of Cape Town · Rondebosch, South Africa · NIH-11000408

• Helping low-income women navigate postpartum care

  This study is looking to help low-income women during the important time after giving birth by providing support and guidance to make it easier for them to access healthcare services they need, like birth control and mental health check-ups.

  NIH research Northwestern University at Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-10668971

• Helping mothers manage weight during and after pregnancy

  This study is all about helping pregnant women and new moms manage their weight in a healthy way through a friendly program called EMPOWER, which includes home visits from supportive educators.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-10583554

• The impact of migraine and depression on new mothers' quality of life.

  This study looks at how migraines and feelings of depression can impact the lives of new moms, especially those who might be facing extra challenges, and it aims to find ways to help them feel better and enjoy their time with their babies.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-10488056

• Understanding how hormones affect opioid relapse in new mothers

  This study is looking at how taking care of a baby affects hormones in new moms and how these changes might help them stay on track after struggling with opioid use, with the hope of finding better ways to support them during this important time.

  NIH research University of Arizona · Tucson, United States · NIH-10001201

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Quick answers

How many Postpartum Period clinical trials are recruiting right now?

11, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 12 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (5 trials), Israel (2 trials), Spain (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), Pakistan (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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