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 groupsLocations
2University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences72205, Little RockArkansas, United States
Stanford University94304, Palo AltoCalifornia, United States
Sponsors and collaborators
Stanford University
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas
Collaborator
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov