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Cesarean Section clinical trials

3 of 15 indexed Cesarean Section trials are currently recruiting.

15 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting

Cesarean Section is the subject of 15 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 3 of them currently open to new participants. 4 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 1 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Winthrop University Hospital, running 1 of these trials.

The research picture

Cesarean Section has 15 registered US clinical trials, 3 of them open to new participants right now, about 20% of the total.

3
recruiting participants now
20%
of trials open to enrollment
4
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
1
top sponsor: Winthrop University Hospital
Phase 21Phase 44

Active & Recent Trials

15 total, page 1 of 1

RECRUITING NA 180 participants

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Cesarean Pain Control

Hawaii Pacific Health

NCT04399707

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Post-operative Cesarean Trial of Pain Control

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT05131178

RECRUITING Phase 4 62 participants

Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine vs Epinephrine

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT06418308

COMPLETED Phase 4 753 participants

Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier and Cesarean Delivery

Winthrop University Hospital

NCT00565643

COMPLETED NA 316 participants

Using the Peanut Exercise Ball to Reduce Cesarean Section Rates: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCT02899260

COMPLETED NA 238 participants

Comparison of Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture in Class III Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery

MemorialCare Health System

NCT02466776

COMPLETED NA 150 participants

A Comparison of Manual vs. Spontaneous Removal of the Placenta at Cesarean Section

University of Rochester

NCT00375986

COMPLETED NA 150 participants

Misoprostol With Mechanical Dilation Versus Oxytocin With Mechanical Dilation for High-risk Pregnancy Inductions

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT04492072

COMPLETED NA 112 participants

Immediate Postplacental Insertion of IUDs at Time of Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT01539759

COMPLETED Phase 2 100 participants

A Comparison of Metallic Staples Versus Absorbable Staples After a Cesarean Section (C-Section)

TriHealth

NCT01198691

COMPLETED Phase 4 84 participants

Intrathecal Opioids for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery: Determining the Optimal Dose

Mayo Clinic

NCT02009722

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Versus Povidone Iodine at Cesarean Delivery: a Randomized Controlled Trial

University of Southern California

NCT01975805

COMPLETED NA 50 participants

The Effects of Music Therapy on Women's Anxiety Before and During Cesarean Delivery

Wake Forest University

NCT01049477

COMPLETED NA 15 participants

Comparison of Staples Versus Prolene Suture for Skin Closure at Cesarean Delivery

Stanford University

NCT01509950

COMPLETED Phase 4 14 participants

Perioperative Administration of Tranexamic Acid for Placenta Previa and Accreta Study

University of California, San Francisco

NCT02806024

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 2 1
Phase 4 4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Cesarean Section Trial Landscape

15 indexed Cesarean Section studies · 3 recruiting (20%).

Phase mix: 4 late (III/IV) vs 1 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Winthrop University Hospital (1 trial), 9 others listed. 15 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Cesarean Section?

PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Cesarean Section, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Cesarean Section?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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