Pen and paper therapy: new study aims to stop PTSD after traumatic birth
NCT ID NCT05662423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a simple writing exercise for new mothers who had a stressful childbirth. In the days after giving birth, participants write about their experience for 15 minutes a day for three days. The goal is to see if this can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and help mothers bond with their babies. The study involves 136 women and includes follow-up surveys and assessments two months later.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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