Evaluating Group Traumatic Episode Protocol GTEP to Reduce Trauma Symptoms and Improve Wellbeing After Traumatic Childbirth

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the feasibility and initial effectiveness of the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol GTEP in reducing trauma symptoms for individuals who have experienced a traumatic birthing experience. It also seeks to assess the impact of GTEP on improving parental wellbeing and parent-infant bonding. The study is conducted by the University of Birmingham and focuses on trauma symptoms measured by tools like the PCL-5 and City BiTS, along with wellbeing and bonding assessments. Participants will take part in an 8-session GTEP intervention delivered online. The program starts with a home visit to obtain consent, confirm eligibility, and complete initial outcome measures. This is followed by six weekly 90-minute online group therapy sessions via Zoom. The final session is a post-group follow-up conducted face-to-face or by phone to review experiences, complete final measures, and discuss any further referrals. During the study, participants will complete various questionnaires before, during, and after the intervention to track trauma symptoms, wellbeing, and bonding. Feedback on the groups acceptability and feasibility will also be gathered from both participants and facilitators. The entire process from enrollment to follow-up spans up to 24 weeks, with the primary outcome measured multiple times. Analysis includes both quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the interventions impact and feasibility.

Feasibility and Efficacy of GTEP for Birth Trauma