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Labor Pain clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Labor Pain — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
15 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting
The research picture
Labor Pain 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
- 6
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
The Stimulation To Induce Mothers Study
Yale University
NCT05079841
Intracervical Balloon Placement With Nitrous Oxide Administration
Maimonides Medical Center
NCT06498908
ED90 of Bupivacaine After Lidocaine Test Dose with DPE and EPL
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT06146842
Best Beginnings for Babies Birth Sister Program Evaluation
Boston Medical Center
NCT02550730
Mu-Opioid Receptor Genetic Polymorphism and Intrathecal Analgesia
Northwestern University
NCT00418015
Epidural Neostigmine for Labor Pain
Wake Forest University
NCT00779467
Comparison of PIEB vs CEI for Labor Analgesia
Duke University
NCT02949271
DPE Technique in Labor Epidural for Morbidly Obese Women
Duke University
NCT03074695
Impact of Dural Puncture Epidural Versus Traditional Lumbar Epidural on Onset of Labor Analgesia
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT02412969
Optimal Bupivacaine Dose for Initiation of Labor Epidural Techniques
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT04814537
CSE v. Epidural for Postpartum Depression
Grace Lim, MD, MS
NCT03022526
Color Doppler Ultrasound to Locate Needle in Labor Epidural
Augusta University
NCT03596333
Stimulation Therapy for Inducing Mothers
Yale University
NCT04756089
Virtual Reality Compared to Nitrous Oxide for Labor Analgesia
Brendan Carvalho
NCT04749043
Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist With Labor Epidural Placement in Patients With a BMI ≥40
Thomas J. Vernon
NCT02984267
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 5 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Labor Pain Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Labor Pain, and 3 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 20% of the total volume on the registry. 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.
The phase distribution for Labor Pain shows 6 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.
Top sponsor activity for Labor Pain is led by Brigham and Women's Hospital with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Labor Pain?
PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Labor Pain, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Labor Pain?
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?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.