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Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-04-24
70
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
90 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
S
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Arkansas
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to examine two early interventions, Written Exposure Therapy and Capnometry Guided Breathing, to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in women after childbirth as compared to usual care.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 or older
- Delivered a live infant within 5 days
- Experienced severe maternal morbidity or infant admitted to NICU
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score of 28 or higher
- English-speaking
- Able to consent and participate in study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Active psychosis or mania
- Current suicidal crisis
- Current suicidal intent or plan
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
Actively Recruiting
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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