Women's Health & Gynecology Clinical Trials Update: Week 24, 2026

Published June 12, 2026 — 5 trials covered

By Victor Lafforgue, Founder of TrialsAlert. Blog posts are AI-drafted from ClinicalTrials.gov source data and reviewed by the editorial team. See our editorial policy for details.

Xylitol and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease and Preterm Birth Trial

This study is exploring whether chewing gum containing xylitol can help reduce the chances of preterm birth and low birthweight in pregnant people in Malawi. By focusing on oral health, the trial hopes to find a simple way to lower pregnancy risks and improve outcomes for babies. The trial is enrolling 6000 participants early in pregnancy to better understand how this easy intervention might benefit mothers and infants.

Offering HPV Self-Collection in Novel Healthcare Settings to Improve Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening

This trial is testing if women can use self-collected HPV samples to make cervical cancer screening easier and more accessible. By allowing women overdue for screening to collect samples themselves, the study aims to increase screening rates and help detect cervical cancer earlier. The trial is taking place at Mayo Clinic and could change how cervical cancer screening is offered to adult women.

Unidos Contra el VPH

This study compares three ways to screen for cervical cancer among Latinx individuals, including at-home HPV self-sampling and in-clinic Pap and HPV tests. Its goal is to find screening options that are more comfortable and convenient, which could lead to more people getting screened and catching cervical cancer early. The trial is recruiting 735 participants along the US-Mexico border in the United States.

Mobile-based Obstetric Monitoring for Pregnancies Complicated by Hypertension and/or Diabetes (MOM-HD)

This study is looking at whether a mobile app can help pregnant women with high blood pressure or gestational diabetes monitor their health at home. Better control of blood pressure and blood sugar during pregnancy may reduce risks for both mother and baby. The trial is enrolling 864 women in Nepal and will follow them through pregnancy and after delivery.

Eliminating Severe Maternal Morbidity With Heart Health Doulas Trial

This trial is testing if adding support from heart health doulas to usual care can improve blood pressure management after delivery in women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. The goal is to reduce complications and improve recovery during the critical weeks after birth. The study is recruiting women in the United States from the third trimester up to two weeks postpartum.

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