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Pregnancy Related clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 94 Pregnancy Related clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 31 countries (most in United States (47), France (8), Canada (5)). By phase: Phase 4 (4), Phase 3 (2), Phase 1 (2). The most active sponsors are Thomas Jefferson University (3), University of Pittsburgh (3), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2). There are also 13 NIH-funded research projects on Pregnancy Related, with $9.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 94Clinical trials
- 13NIH research projects
- 31Countries
Newest Pregnancy Related clinical trials
All recruiting trials (94)
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Prenatal education to reduce environmental exposures during pregnancy
Aimed at pregnant people, this program tests whether a classroom-style education can help reduce exposure to harmful pollutants from seafood and nearby pollution sources.
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Interprofessional Training to Improve Care for Peri-Delivery Patients with Substance Use Disorder
This program tests INSPIRE, a set of online and in-person trainings for healthcare teams to reduce stigma and improve care for people with substance use disorder around labor, delivery, and postpartum at the University of Utah.
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Lower-extremity blood pressure monitoring during cesarean under spinal anesthesia
This study tests whether noninvasive blood pressure monitoring from the toe is better than the arm at predicting neonatal outcomes during cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia.
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Care4mommies: a compassion-based approach to support moms-to-be
A compassion-based program with pregnancy-specific content is being tested to see if it helps pregnant people build self-compassion and strengthen the bond with their baby.
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Eating more eggs during pregnancy to support fetal brain development
This test will see if pregnant women who eat 10–14 eggs per week have better fetal brain development than those who follow a general healthy prenatal diet.
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See if extra prenatal breastfeeding education helps moms in Inland Empire breastfeed exclusively
This study tests whether supplemental breastfeeding education during pregnancy increases exclusive breastfeeding at 6 weeks after birth for first-time moms or those who didn’t breastfeed long in the past.
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Elafibranor Pregnancy Safety Registry
This is an observational program to see if elafibranor exposure before or during pregnancy is safe for mothers and babies.
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Separating maternal and fetal heart signals from abdominal ECG
We will test a computer algorithm that extracts a baby's heartbeat from noninvasive belly ECG recordings in pregnant women during the second and third trimesters.
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Sexual health education during mid-pregnancy
We will try group sexual counseling to see if it improves sexual life and mood for pregnant women at 16–20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Heart rhythm and blood flow changes during pregnancy and after birth
This project will test whether measuring heart rate variability and blood pressure can track heart and circulation changes in pregnant people from the third month through the postpartum period.
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Lactation and infant feeding practices among U.S. women living with HIV
See how pregnant and postpartum women with HIV in the United States make infant feeding choices and what outcomes their infants experience.
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Childbirth choices and experiences in Belgium
This project asks women who gave birth in Belgium within the past year about why they chose their place of birth and what their childbirth experience was like.
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Post‑ICU recovery after COVID‑19 lung failure in pregnant versus non‑pregnant patients
This project tries to see if adults who were pregnant during severe COVID‑19 lung failure recover differently after ICU care than adults who were not pregnant.
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How a mother's immunomodulatory drugs during pregnancy affect a newborn's immune development
This project tests whether babies born to mothers who took immunomodulatory drugs during pregnancy have measurable changes in their immune system.
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Perineal massage with a pelvic wand in late pregnancy
This study will try a pelvic wand for pregnant adults in late pregnancy to see if regular perineal massage changes how much control they feel during labor and birth.
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Medically tailored groceries to support pregnant people facing food insecurity
This project will test whether home-delivered medically tailored groceries, with or without extra food education, help Medicaid-eligible pregnant people in Cuyahoga County improve nutrition and birth outcomes.
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Evaluating ultrasound to predict postpartum hemorrhage risk
This study is testing if ultrasound exams done shortly after delivery can help predict the risk of bleeding complications for new mothers in the hours following childbirth.
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Non‑invasive prenatal paternity testing using fetal DNA in maternal blood
This project will test whether a blood draw from pregnant women between 6 and 22 weeks can use fetal DNA to confirm or exclude the baby's father when paternity is uncertain.
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Remote home-based eCTG fetal heart monitoring for complicated pregnancies
This project tests whether people with complicated pregnancies can self-use a non-invasive fetal ECG (eCTG) device at home or in-hospital to monitor their baby's heart and their own vitals.
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Monitoring pregnant women with congenital heart disease using wrist wearables
This study is testing whether using wrist wearables to monitor the health of pregnant women with congenital heart disease can help track their condition and improve their care.
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Using an app to support pregnant women during labor and postpartum
This study is testing a new app that gives pregnant women helpful information and support during labor and after childbirth to see if it makes their experience better.
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Assessing pancreas changes during pregnancy
This study is testing how the size of the pancreas changes during pregnancy in women and their babies, especially looking at the effects of diabetes.
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Effects of Reformer Pilates on Pregnant Women
This study tests whether doing reformer pilates can help pregnant women in their second trimester feel better by reducing pain and improving their overall health.
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Testing a sleep intervention for expectant and new mothers
This study is testing a new sleep program for expectant and new mothers to see if it can help them get better sleep during and after pregnancy.
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Digital support for pregnant women with a BMI of 25 or higher
This study is testing a digital care guide to see if it can help pregnant women with a higher BMI manage their weight and improve their mental health during pregnancy.
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Monitoring vital signs of newborns using advanced wireless sensors
This study is testing a new wireless sensor to see if it can safely and accurately monitor the vital signs of healthy newborns during their first two hours after birth compared to the traditional wired system.
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Impact of Automated Insulin Delivery on Pregnancy Outcomes
This study looks at how using automated insulin delivery systems during pregnancy affects the health of both mothers with type 1 diabetes and their babies.
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Examining the effects of ruxolitinib cream versus topical corticosteroids in pregnant women with atopic dermatitis
This study is testing whether using ruxolitinib cream during pregnancy is safer for babies than using regular steroid creams in women with atopic dermatitis.
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Examining the effects of different exercise modes during pregnancy on maternal and infant health
This study is testing how different types of exercise during pregnancy can affect the health of both mothers and their babies.
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Evaluating membrane stripping for cervical ripening in labor induction
This study tests whether a method called membrane stripping works better than a double balloon catheter for helping women get ready for labor.
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Using myo-inositol during pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes
This study tests if taking myo-inositol during pregnancy can help prevent gestational diabetes in obese women.
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Long-term moderate exercise during pregnancy and its effects on heart health
This study tests if regular moderate exercise during pregnancy can improve heart health for both moms and their babies.
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Understanding Gestational Diabetes in Asian Pregnant Women
This study is trying to learn more about gestational diabetes in Asian pregnant women to see how different types of the condition affect their health and treatment options.
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Tracking walking movements during labor with inertial sensors
This study is testing how walking during the first stage of labor affects the experience and outcomes for women who are at least 38 weeks pregnant and using low-dose epidurals.
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Registry to assess pregnancy outcomes in Mali
This study is collecting information about pregnancy and baby health in Mali to help test new treatments for preventing malaria during pregnancy.
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Digital tool to support maternal mental health during pregnancy
This study is testing a new app to see if it can help pregnant women feel better and support their mental health during pregnancy.
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Gene activity in the human placenta from first trimester to birth using single-nucleus RNA sequencing
This project will use single-nucleus RNA sequencing to see how genes are turned on in placental cells from early pregnancy through delivery for women having chorionic villus sampling and those delivering at Port‑Royal.
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Comparing strict and permissive thresholds for treating gestational diabetes
This study is testing whether treating gestational diabetes with stricter or more relaxed blood sugar targets leads to better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
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Comparing strict and permissive thresholds for treating gestational diabetes
This study tests whether starting treatment for gestational diabetes with stricter or more relaxed rules leads to better health outcomes for moms and their babies.
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Understanding how tuberculosis affects the placenta during pregnancy
This study is trying to see how tuberculosis affects the placenta and pregnancy outcomes in women giving birth in Ethiopia.
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Impact of e-cigarettes during pregnancy on children's health
This study looks at how using e-cigarettes during pregnancy affects the health of children in their early years.
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Comparing breathing and pelvic exercises for postpartum pelvic pain relief
This study is testing whether breathing exercises or pelvic stabilization exercises can help new mothers with pelvic pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Comparing two techniques for permanent sterilization during cesarean delivery
This study is testing whether using a special tool for permanent sterilization during cesarean deliveries is better or just as good as the traditional method for women who choose this option.
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Comparing outcomes for pregnant women with atopic dermatitis using ruxolitinib cream
This study is trying to see if using ruxolitinib cream during pregnancy is safe for women with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis and their babies compared to those who don’t use it.
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Monitoring the safety of odevixibat during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This study is looking to see if the medication odevixibat is safe for mothers and their babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Improving HIV prevention for pregnant women in Zimbabwe
This study is trying to improve how pregnant women in Zimbabwe can use a medicine to prevent HIV by addressing the challenges they face and getting feedback from them and their healthcare providers.
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Nutrition and exercise program for pregnant individuals with choice of intervention
This study is testing whether letting pregnant individuals choose their nutrition and exercise plans can help them manage weight gain and improve their health during pregnancy.
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Assessing HIV prevention methods during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This study is testing whether a long-acting injectable HIV prevention method is safer than a daily pill for pregnant women and their babies in Malawi.
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Micronutrient supplements to prevent anemia in pregnant women in Tanzania
This study tests whether different amounts of iron in micronutrient supplements can help prevent anemia in pregnant women in Tanzania.
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Evaluating new fetoscopes for in-utero surgery
This study is testing two new types of fetoscopes to see which one works better for performing safe surgeries on unborn babies with certain health issues.
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Test to predict pregnancy chances for IVF patients
This study is testing a new way to predict the chances of getting pregnant through IVF by looking at the vaginal bacteria in women aged 18 to 43.
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Integrating community doulas into prenatal care for Black mothers
This study is testing if adding community doulas to prenatal care can help Black mothers have better experiences and health outcomes during pregnancy.
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Comparing live birth rates in natural cycle embryo transfers with and without hormone support
This study is testing if women can have the same chance of a live birth with a natural embryo transfer without hormone support as they do with hormone support.
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Real-time glucose monitoring for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether real-time continuous glucose monitoring helps pregnant women with type 2 diabetes keep glucose in range better than standard self-checks, aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Predicting and preventing adverse outcomes of opioid use disorder in pregnant women
This study is trying to see how genetic factors affect the health of pregnant women with opioid use disorder and their babies while they are being treated with medication.
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Monitoring the effects of mavacamten during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This study is testing how safe the heart medication mavacamten is for mothers and their babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Monitoring the safety of UPLIZNA in pregnant women with NMOSD
This study is trying to see how safe the medication UPLIZNA is for pregnant women with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) by tracking their pregnancies and outcomes over the next 10 years.
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Examining the impact of sleep disordered breathing on heart health during pregnancy
This study looks at how breathing problems during sleep can affect heart health in pregnant people and whether staying active can help protect their hearts.
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Detecting eating disorders in pregnant women
This study is testing new questionnaires to see if they can help find eating disorders in pregnant women so they can get the right support and care.
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Assessing heart disease and diabetes risk in women during and after pregnancy
This study is trying to see how pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia affect women's chances of developing heart disease and diabetes later on, by following women who are trying to get pregnant and comparing them to those who aren't.
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Mobile app to promote exercise for pregnant women
This study is testing if a mobile app can help pregnant and new moms in rural areas exercise more and improve their overall health compared to just getting an informational brochure.
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Weight loss before pregnancy to reduce childhood obesity risk
This study is testing if losing 10% of their weight before getting pregnant can help healthy couples with an overweight mother reduce the risk of their child becoming overweight later on.
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Evaluating anticoagulation management during pregnancy and postpartum
This study is trying to see how well anticoagulation management works for pregnant people using a specific medication to help prevent blood clots during and after pregnancy.
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Impact of obesity, diabetes, and bariatric surgery on pregnancy outcomes
This study looks at how being overweight, having diabetes, or having had weight-loss surgery affects pregnancy outcomes for women compared to those with a normal weight.
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Observational study on the safety of relugolix therapy in pregnant women
This study is trying to see if relugolix therapy is safe for pregnant women and their babies by looking at health outcomes during and after pregnancy.
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Safe Induction of Labor
This study tests whether using Buscopan, sodium bicarbonate, or a placebo can make labor induction safer and more effective for first-time pregnant women who are at least 37 weeks along.
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Reducing psychological barriers to PrEP use during pregnancy and postpartum in Cape Town
This project will test a brief cognitive-behavioral program to see if treating depression and posttraumatic stress helps pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town stay on PrEP.
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Community-based patient navigation for pregnant women
This study tests whether having a patient navigator can help high-risk pregnant women, especially Black women in Georgia, get better care and support during and after pregnancy.
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Registry to evaluate pitolisant use during pregnancy
This study is trying to see how using pitolisant during pregnancy affects mothers and their babies, and it's open to pregnant women with and without narcolepsy.
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Helping mothers with substance use issues during pregnancy
This study is trying out a program to help mothers who have used drugs or alcohol during pregnancy get support and resources to build healthier lives for themselves and their children.
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Musical intervention for pregnant individuals with epilepsy
This study tests if participating in a musical program can help pregnant individuals with epilepsy feel less stressed and more empowered during their pregnancy.
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Research on herbicide exposure effects during pregnancy
This study is trying to see how exposure to herbicides during pregnancy affects the health of mothers and their babies.
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Reducing maternal health disparities for Black women
This study is trying different ways to improve prenatal care for Black women in North Carolina to see if it can help reduce low birthweight babies and make their overall experience better.
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Using Tenofovir Alafenamide to Prevent Hepatitis B Transmission from Mother to Child
This study is testing if a new medication called Tenofovir Alafenamide can safely help pregnant women with Hepatitis B prevent passing the virus to their babies.
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Understanding medication effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding for women with epilepsy
This study is trying to see how anti-seizure medications work in pregnant women with epilepsy to help find the right doses that keep both moms and their babies safe.
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Testing a form of folate in pregnancy for women with high blood pressure
This trial will test whether giving a biologically active folate (5‑MTHF) to pregnant women with pre-eclampsia or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure can raise a blood-vessel support molecule (BH4) and help mothers and babies.
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Culturally tailored lifestyle counseling for pregnant African American women
This study is testing a special lifestyle counseling program for pregnant African American women to see if it helps them manage their blood sugar and improve their health during pregnancy.
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Luteal phase support during IUI with mild ovarian stimulation
This trial tests whether taking vaginal progesterone after intrauterine insemination with mild ovarian stimulation increases pregnancy and live birth rates for people with unexplained infertility over six months.
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Oral carbohydrates (>44 kcal/hour) during labor to lower instrumental vaginal delivery in first-time mothers
This project will test whether eating more than 44 kcal per hour during labor lowers the chance that first-time mothers need an instrumental vaginal delivery.
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Evaluating treatment outcomes for pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus
This study is testing how different treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy can affect the health of both mothers and their babies.
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A tool to help women with substance use disorders make reproductive decisions after childbirth
This study is testing a new tool called MyPath to help women with substance use disorders make better choices about birth control after having a baby.
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Understanding pregnancy outcomes in women with connective tissue diseases
This study is trying to understand how pregnancy goes for women with connective tissue diseases, especially those with antiphospholipid syndrome, by tracking their health and outcomes during pregnancy with regular check-ins from doctors.
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Effects of blood pressure medications on pregnant women
This study tests how different blood pressure medications affect pregnant women’s heart and blood flow in early pregnancy.
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Mueller polarimetric colposcopy to detect cervical changes during pregnancy.
This project will try a special Mueller polarimetric colposcopy scan during pregnancy to see if it can predict when a person will give birth and help screen for risk of preterm birth.
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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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Training healthcare providers on cervical exams during labor and delivery
This study is testing whether training healthcare providers with a special simulator can make cervical exams during labor more accurate and consistent for expectant mothers.
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Monitoring pregnancy and newborn outcomes in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women
This study is trying to see how pregnancy and baby health outcomes differ between women with and without HIV to improve care for both groups.
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Intravenous iron therapy for anemia in pregnant women
This study tests whether getting iron through an IV works better than taking iron pills for treating anemia in pregnant women.
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Assessing pregnancy outcomes in women treated with tildrakizumab
This study is trying to see how pregnancy and baby outcomes are affected in women who took tildrakizumab compared to those who didn't.
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Understanding angiogenic function in normal term pregnancies
This study looks at how certain cells in healthy pregnancies help with blood vessel growth in the placenta to see if it can lead to better treatments for pregnancy problems like pre-eclampsia.
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Identifying markers for endometrial receptivity during pregnancy
This study is trying to find out if certain biological markers can help predict the best time for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterus during pregnancy for women aged 20-40.
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Donation of placenta to collect mitochondria for future mitochondrial augmentation therapies
This project collects placentas donated by healthy women having elective C-section deliveries so mitochondria can be harvested for possible future mitochondrial augmentation therapies.
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Registry for pregnant women with autoimmune diseases
This study is trying to learn more about how autoimmune diseases affect pregnant women and their babies to help improve their health during and after pregnancy.
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Research community for healthy pregnancies
This study is trying to gather information from pregnant people about their health and experiences to better understand pregnancy outcomes and support healthy pregnancies.
NIH-funded research (13)
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.
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Training program to reduce pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated morbidity and mortality disparities
A multi-year training program helps scientists and trainees build skills to study and reduce disparities in pregnancy-related health outcomes.
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Scale-up approach to reduce pregnancy-related harm and disparities
A national-scale plan to spread proven hospital and community care practices to reduce pregnancy-related harm and disparities, especially in outpatient and community settings.
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PRAMM: a patient-friendly digital program to reduce pregnancy-related morbidity
A digital program called PC-PRAMM uses a flexible app to screen pregnant people, share tailored guidance, and connect them to live help to reduce pregnancy-related complications.
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Multilevel, community-centered plan to reduce pregnancy-related illness and death and close disparities
A large, real-world trial will test a coordinated set of community and healthcare changes to reduce pregnancy complications and death, with a focus on Black, Hispanic, and Medicaid populations.
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Pregnancy and Heart Health: Predicting and Preventing Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Problems
A research grant is developing advanced data tools to identify pregnant women at high risk of heart-related complications so clinicians can prevent maternal death.
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Expanding hospital and community care to reduce pregnancy-related illness, deaths, and racial gaps
This project is rolling out proven care bundles in hospitals and community clinics to help pregnant and postpartum people—especially Black birthing people—have fewer serious health problems and deaths.
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Pregnancy Checkup app to lower pregnancy-related illness and deaths
This expands a pregnancy app to give pregnant people tailored risk screening, helpful content, and immediate live-chat support to connect them with services.
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Community-based program to reduce pregnancy complications, deaths, and disparities
This program offers community health worker home visits and provider communication training to help pregnant people—especially those from groups facing higher risks—have safer pregnancies in three Michigan counties.
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Training to reduce pregnancy-related health disparities
This study is helping new scientists from diverse backgrounds learn how to explore and tackle the reasons behind differences in pregnancy-related health issues, so they can create better solutions for everyone involved, including patients and communities.
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Improving maternal health and reducing pregnancy-related health disparities
This study is looking for ways to make pregnancy care better for all women by focusing on community health services, so it can help reduce the number of serious health issues and deaths related to pregnancy, especially for those who might not get the best care in hospitals.
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Improving pregnancy health for Black birthing people using digital tools
This study is testing a helpful app called Pregnancy Checkup that aims to support pregnant people, especially non-Hispanic Black individuals in rural areas, by checking for health risks and connecting them with local services and personal support to improve their pregnancy experience and health outcomes.
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Reducing pregnancy-related health issues in Black and Hispanic communities
This study is working to improve pregnancy health for Black and Hispanic people on Medicaid in Michigan by teaming up with local pregnant individuals and community leaders to create better support and communication between healthcare providers and patients.
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How religious beliefs affect pregnancy-related behaviors in young adults
This study looks at how young people’s religious beliefs and practices affect their choices about sex and birth control, helping us understand how these factors might lead to unintended pregnancies, which could improve sexual health education and support for teens.
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Quick answers
How many Pregnancy Related clinical trials are recruiting right now?
94, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 31 countries. The most sites are in United States (47 trials), France (8 trials), Canada (5 trials), China (4 trials), Denmark (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 4, Phase 3: 2, Phase 1: 2. 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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