Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorStanford University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age ≥18
Delivered a live infant within 5 days
Severe maternal morbidity or infant admitted to NICU
PCL-5 ≥28
Disqualifiers
Active psychosis or mania
Current suicidal crisis
Current suicidal intent or plan
Cognitive impairment preventing participation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
- Capnometry-Guided Breathing Intervention (CGRI)
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Stanford University
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas
Collaborator
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov