Report on the international workshop of the Kind Philipp Foundation on late effects after bone marrow transplantation in childhood malignancies.
R Dopfer, D Niethammer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8443054Actively Recruiting
Age: 19Years +
FEMALE
ID07561632
Predictive Value of Early Peritraumatic Distress Screening for Childbirth-PTSD Following Unplanned Cesarean Delivery
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2026-05-19
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17 weeks
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University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
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Women's Health Research Institute of British Columbia
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying postpartum individuals who have undergone an unplanned cesarean delivery to understand if early screening tools can predict childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This observational study aims to find out whether scores from the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory (PDI) and the City Birth Trauma Scale - Short Form (CityBiTS-SF), collected within 24 to 48 hours after delivery, can predict PTSD symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum. The study also looks at depressive symptoms and the possibility of routine screening for psychological birth trauma soon after delivery. Participants will complete validated questionnaires, including the PDI, CityBiTS-SF, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), within 24 to 48 hours after giving birth. Follow-up questionnaires will be completed at 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum, assessing PTSD symptoms using the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), depressive symptoms, and the longer form of the City Birth Trauma Scale. The study collects data on early distress and trauma scores and their relation to later mental health symptoms. During the study, participants will fill out several surveys over the course of three months after delivery. Researchers will analyze the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of early screening tools for predicting PTSD and depression symptoms after childbirth. They will also evaluate how feasible and acceptable it is to implement postpartum psychological screening in a hospital setting. The total participation involves initial assessments shortly after delivery, followed by two later surveys to monitor symptoms and experiences.
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Brief Title
Predictive Value of Early Peritraumatic Distress Screening for Childbirth-PTSD Following Unplanned Cesarean Delivery
Who Can Participate
Age: 19Years +
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 19 years or older
- Underwent unplanned cesarean delivery
- Able to provide informed consent
- Able to read and understand English questionnaires
You will not qualify if you...
- Fetal or neonatal demise
- Unable to complete study questionnaires or provide informed consent
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - Within 24 to 48 hours postpartum
Participants complete early postpartum psychological screening questionnaires including the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory, City Birth Trauma Scale - Short Form, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale within 24 to 48 hours after unplanned cesarean delivery.
1 visit (in-person)
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - 3 months postpartum
Participants complete follow-up surveys at 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum to assess PTSD and depressive symptoms using validated questionnaires.
2 follow-up surveys (remote or in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1
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Katherine Seligman, MD
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Number of Arms
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Antje Horsch, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Susan Ayers...
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