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Pregnant Women clinical trials and research

• 15Clinical trials
• 70NIH research projects
• 8Countries

Newest Pregnant Women clinical trials

All recruiting trials (15)

• Prenatal yoga to help with birth experience and body image

  This study tests whether a prenatal yoga program can improve how pregnant women perceive traumatic birth, how they feel about their bodies, and their preferred delivery method.

  Recruiting Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Bartın, Bartın · NCT07585916

• Preventing abdominal stretch marks in expectant mothers with Stratamark

  This program will try Stratamark on pregnant women to see if applying it to the abdomen prevents stretch marks during pregnancy and after birth.

  Recruiting Stratpharma AG · Brisbane · NCT07467837

• Oral health knowledge in pregnant women: does a one-time information leaflet help?

  A one-time printed leaflet is tested to see if it improves oral health knowledge in pregnant women attending Hospital La Fe.

  Recruiting University of Valencia · Valencia, Valencia · NCT07413393

• Outpatient induction of labour with a double‑balloon transcervical catheter for low‑risk pregnant women

  This trial will test whether starting cervical ripening at home with a double‑balloon catheter is as safe, acceptable, and time‑efficient as staying in hospital for low‑risk pregnant women due for induction of labour.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Nantes University Hospital · Nantes, Loire Atlantique and 1 other locations · NCT07265518

• Using placental blood markers to detect fetal stress during labor

  This study will test whether levels of placental markers (sFlt-1, PlGF, and their ratio) can help predict which pregnant people (≥32 weeks) may experience fetal distress during labor.

  Recruiting IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · Bologna, Bologna and 1 other locations · NCT07258329

• How ultrafine particles and micro‑nano plastics affect fetal development

  This project will test whether pregnant women’s exposure to ultrafine particulate matter and micro‑nano plastics increases the chance of preterm birth and later non‑communicable diseases in their children.

  Recruiting Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe · Valencia, Valencia · NCT07238608

• Online psychosocial support for pregnant women after a fetal anomaly diagnosis

  This study tests an online psychosocial support program to help pregnant women told their fetus may have an anomaly cope and protect their mental health.

  Recruiting Sakarya University · Sakarya, Türkiye/Sakarya · NCT07084103

• Examining blood clotting in pregnant women and the effects of low molecular weight heparin

  This study looks at how blood clotting changes during and after pregnancy to see if a blood thinner called low molecular weight heparin works better for pregnant women at risk of blood clots.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand and 1 other locations · NCT06575309

• Early detection of fetal chromosomal characteristics using non-invasive methods

  This study is testing a new way to check for genetic issues in babies as early as the 7th week of pregnancy by using cells from the cervix of pregnant women.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Montpellier · Montpellier, France · NCT06523543

• Evaluating bladder catheterization during planned cesarean sections

  This study is testing if skipping the use of a bladder catheter during planned cesarean sections for women who can urinate on their own helps reduce urinary problems after surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Montpellier · Montpellier and 1 other locations · NCT06357546

• Exploring cardiovascular health in pregnant women

  This study looks at the heart health of pregnant women to see how certain health indicators can affect their pregnancy outcomes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University · Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 2 other locations · NCT05776082

• Treating pregnant women with CMV-infected fetuses using Letermovir or Valaciclovir

  This study tests whether the medications Letermovir or Valaciclovir are better at treating pregnant women whose babies have a cytomegalovirus infection to see which one leads to healthier outcomes for the babies at birth and later on.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Paris · NCT05446571

• Effects of melatonin on uterine contractions in pregnant women

  This study tests whether taking melatonin can change the frequency of uterine contractions in full-term pregnant women.

  Recruiting Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT05358834

• Impact of Labor Pain Relief on Child Development

  This study looks at whether using epidurals for pain relief during labor affects how children develop by the time they are two years old.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Peking University First Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations · NCT04964206

• Registry to evaluate psychiatric medications during pregnancy

  This study is trying to see if using certain psychiatric medications during pregnancy is safe for both mothers and their babies.

  Recruiting Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT01246765

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 70)

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.

• Choline for fetal brain protection in pregnant women who drink heavily

  Giving choline to pregnant women who drink heavily may help protect the baby’s brain and improve early development.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11616489

• Mentor Moms+: a community-led plan to cut alcohol use and HIV risk during pregnancy in South Africa

  A community-based program adapts a trusted peer-led model to help pregnant and lactating people reduce alcohol use and HIV risk in South Africa.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11612340

• Smartphone app helps pregnant women in Ghana monitor blood pressure at home

  A smartphone app is being customized for pregnant women in Ghana to support home blood pressure monitoring and improve safety during pregnancy.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11607773

• Game-based mobile app to help pregnant women with overweight/obesity manage weight in Nepal

  A new app designed for pregnant women in Nepal with overweight or obesity to help manage weight gain during pregnancy and reduce weight retention after birth.

  NIH research Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · Newark, UNITED STATES · NIH-11601016

• Integrated biomarker study of metabolic syndrome in pregnant women with HIV on DTG-based ART

  Researchers will look for biological signs in pregnant women with HIV on a DTG-based regimen to understand why weight gain and metabolic problems happen and how these affect pregnancy.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11593952

• Biomarker profiling to understand metabolic syndrome in pregnant women with HIV on DTG-based ART

  This project looks at why some pregnant women living with HIV on a common DTG-based therapy gain weight or develop metabolic problems, by studying their proteins and metabolites across four sites in the US and Nigeria.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11593951

• Biomarker profiling to understand metabolic syndrome in pregnant women with HIV on DTG-based therapy

  This project looks at markers in pregnant women living with HIV who are on a DTG-containing regimen to understand why some develop metabolic problems during pregnancy.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11572352

• Safer PrEP dosing for pregnant women in sub‑Saharan Africa

  Seeing if higher daily doses of the HIV prevention pill FTC/TDF during pregnancy help women in sub‑Saharan Africa maintain stronger protection from HIV.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11512886

• Team-based care for pregnant women with opioid use disorder in rural clinics

  A team-based care model is being adapted for rural obstetric settings to help pregnant women with opioid use disorder start and continue medications and improve health outcomes for them and their babies.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11454658

• Justice Core: Helping pregnant women with substance use get treatment while in jail

  A pragmatic trial will test whether a jail diversion program (Justice Core) improves access to treatment and perinatal outcomes for pregnant women with substance use issues compared to usual referral after jail release.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11449160

• Tsepamo Next Generation: Improving HIV Treatment and Prevention for Pregnant Women

  A study in Botswana will explore safer two-drug HIV treatment during pregnancy and ways to prevent HIV in expectant mothers and their babies, with findings that could benefit women worldwide.

  NIH research Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11416618

• Game-based mobile app to help pregnant women with overweight/obesity in Nepal manage weight

  A mobile app designed for pregnant women in Nepal who start pregnancy overweight or obese to help them manage weight gain and reduce postpartum weight retention.

  NIH research Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · Newark, UNITED STATES · NIH-11416297

• Fetal brain protection with choline for pregnant women who drink heavily

  Choline given to pregnant women who drink heavily is tested to help their babies develop better brain growth and thinking abilities.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11413453

• Choline supplements to protect babies' brains when mothers drink heavily

  Giving extra choline to pregnant women who drink heavily to help protect their babies' brain development.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11405027

• Mentor Moms+: community-led support to reduce alcohol use and HIV risk for pregnant people in South Africa

  A community-based program uses trained mentor mothers to help pregnant and breastfeeding people who use alcohol reduce risk for HIV and improve care in South Africa.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11404851

• Continuing education to improve perinatal care for pregnant women with disabilities

  A program to train obstetric clinicians on how to provide high-quality care for pregnant women with disabilities through an online continuing education course.

  NIH research Brandeis University · Waltham, United States · NIH-11400972

• Tailored services and childcare for pregnant women in opioid use disorder treatment

  A national study looks at how pregnancy-focused addiction treatment programs can improve access to medications, childcare, and support for pregnant or new mothers with opioid use disorder.

  NIH research Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · Little Rock, United States · NIH-11392700

• Optimal Dosing for Pregnant Women: Guiding Better Medicines for Mom and Baby

  A multi-center study aims to figure out the best dosing for drugs commonly used in pregnancy to keep both mom and baby safe and effective.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11388649

• Improving PrEP outcomes for pregnant women in Botswana with integrated STI testing and PrEP delivery

  A study in Botswana aims to help pregnant and postpartum women use HIV prevention methods more effectively by mixing STI testing with choices like oral PrEP and the dapivirine vaginal ring.

  NIH research The Botswana Harvard Health Partnership · Gaborone, Botswana · NIH-11388608

• Mentor Moms+ peer support to reduce alcohol use and HIV risk in pregnant and breastfeeding people in South Africa

  This project will adapt a peer mentor program to help pregnant and breastfeeding people in South Africa cut down on alcohol use and get timely HIV prevention and treatment support.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11387163

• Cost-effectiveness of treating periodontal disease in pregnant women and using machine learning to identify responders

  This project tests whether treating gum disease in pregnant women is worth the cost and whether machine learning can identify which patients will benefit most.

  NIH research University of South Carolina at Columbia · Columbia, United States · NIH-11381820

• Improving care for low-income pregnant women through Medicaid ACOs

  A large NIH grant analyzes how Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations affect the quality of prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for low-income pregnant and postpartum women in Massachusetts.

  NIH research Boston University Medical Campus · Boston, United States · NIH-11362231

• Health Check-Up for Expectant Moms: Tech Support to Improve Well-Being for Rural Pregnant Women

  A web-based program helps rural pregnant women manage ATOD use, sexual health risks, and postpartum mood to support healthier pregnancies and infants.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11361933

• COVID-19 vaccine protection for pregnant people and their babies

  This work looks at whether COVID-19 vaccines given during pregnancy keep pregnant people and their infants from getting COVID-19 or needing hospital care.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-11358279

• Azathioprine safety and dosing in pregnancy for mothers with autoimmune disease and their babies

  This study looks at how to safely use the drug azathioprine during pregnancy for women with autoimmune diseases and how it affects their infants.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11346965

• Biomarker profiling to understand metabolic syndrome in pregnant women with HIV on a DTG-based regimen

  Researchers will study blood and metabolite markers in pregnant women with HIV on a DTG-based regimen to understand why weight gain and metabolic problems may occur during pregnancy.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11325705

• Lower leg heat therapy to protect pregnant women with obesity

  A study will test whether repeatedly warming the lower legs can improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure in pregnant women who are obese.

  NIH research Ut Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, United States · NIH-11325407

• Better HIV prevention pills for pregnant women in sub‑Saharan Africa

  Compares standard and higher daily PrEP pill doses to find the safest, most protective option for pregnant women in sub‑Saharan Africa.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11322082

• Parenting support for pregnant people with opioid use disorder

  This project adapts a proven parenting program to help pregnant people with opioid use disorder build parenting skills and support from pregnancy into early parenthood.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11311340

• Medicaid dental coverage during pregnancy and early childhood

  This project looks at whether giving Medicaid dental benefits during pregnancy helps pregnant people get dental care and reduces tooth decay in their young children.

  NIH research University of California-Irvine · Irvine, United States · NIH-11308682

• Improving pregnancy outcomes for Kenyan women with HIV using antenatal STI testing

  Compares testing only women with STI symptoms to testing all pregnant women for common STIs during pregnancy for women living with HIV in Kenya.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11259424

• Pentavalent meningococcal vaccine in pregnant women in Africa

  A plan to study how safe and immune-boosting the MenFive vaccine is when given to pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa.

  NIH research University of Maryland Baltimore · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11257802

• Pregnancy and baby health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  This project looks at why pregnant people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have higher risks during pregnancy and for their babies using large health and birth records.

  NIH research University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, United States · NIH-11249642

• Text messages plus clinician support to help pregnant women quit smoking

  Combining supportive text messages with extra counseling from prenatal clinicians to help pregnant women stop smoking.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11211222

• Smartphone-supported at-home blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women in Ghana

  A culturally adapted smartphone app paired with a Bluetooth blood pressure cuff helps pregnant women in urban Ghana check their blood pressure at home and send alerts to clinicians when readings or symptoms look worrying.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11194342

• New device to support a weak cervix during pregnancy

  This project is testing a small silicone-plate device to help keep the cervix closed during pregnancy for women with cervical insufficiency.

  NIH research Cx Therapeutics, INC · Lexington, United States · NIH-11193996

• Peer mentor support to reduce drinking and HIV risk during pregnancy in South Africa

  This project offers a peer-mentor program to help pregnant and breastfeeding people who drink alcohol reduce drinking and stay connected to HIV prevention or treatment services in South Africa.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11192895

• HIV prevention for pregnant and postpartum women in Botswana using STI testing and PrEP options

  This project offers STI testing plus two HIV prevention choices—daily oral PrEP pills and a dapivirine vaginal ring—to help pregnant and postpartum women in Botswana avoid HIV.

  NIH research The Botswana Harvard Health Partnership · Gaborone, Botswana · NIH-11181264

• Understanding health disparities starting from pregnancy and childhood

  This study is looking at how tough experiences like poverty and discrimination during early life can affect the mental health of expecting parents and, in turn, influence the health and development of their children, and it invites pregnant women and their partners to join in to help understand these important connecti

  NIH research The Emmes Company, LLC · Rockville, United States · NIH-11180574

• Improving HIV treatment for pregnant people and newborns

  This program gathers and links birth surveillance and early-infant treatment data to help make antiretroviral treatment safer and more effective for pregnant people and babies with HIV.

  NIH research Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11178640

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How many Pregnant Women clinical trials are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in France (5 trials), United States (2 trials), Spain (2 trials), China (2 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials). 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.

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