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Adaptation and Examination of a Trauma-informed Intervention for Pregnant Veterans
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-05-07
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
247 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The current proposal aims to refine and examine an intervention called Calm Moms. Calm Moms is a web-based treatment program designed to reduce anxiety, stress, and low mood symptoms among pregnant Veterans with a history of trauma exposure. Its contents are based on empirically supported cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques shown to be effective in reducing these symptoms. Further, the Calm Moms program is tailored towards the unique concerns of pregnant women and incorporates information on how to cope with and reduce the impact of trauma. Calm Moms may benefit pregnant Veterans by reducing their anxiety, stress, and low mood symptoms. Additionally, pregnant Veterans who engage in Calm Moms may have improved functioning, reduced impairment during pregnancy, and show increased interest and engagement with additional mental health care. The current proposal also aims to collect information regarding implementation of Calm Moms at additional sites, which will allow Calm Moms to impact a larger group of pregnant Veterans.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Adaptation and Examination of a Trauma-informed Intervention for Pregnant Veterans
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant (any trimester)
- Experienced a traumatic event meeting DSM-5-TR Criterion A as identified by PTSD screening
- Have clinically elevated anxiety or depression symptoms indicated by screening scores
- Have access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, or computer to participate online
- May be receiving psychotherapy or using psychotropic medications during the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of significant mental illness that would prevent completing the intervention
- Active psychosis
- Uncontrolled bipolar disorder
- Severe alcohol or substance use disorder
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior requiring immediate hospitalization or treatment
- Mental illness status confirmed by pre-enrollment chart review
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70119
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mary E Shapiro, PhD MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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