Online classes before birth may shield new moms from PTSD

NCT ID NCT06992791

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving first-time mothers online education about childbirth starting at 30 weeks of pregnancy can lower their risk of post-traumatic stress after delivery. Researchers will enroll 400 women and track their mental health through surveys at 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum. The goal is to see if knowing what to expect can make the birth experience less distressing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Prenatal education via online videos and text reminders
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to help first-time mothers feel less traumatized after childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the effect may be small. Results depend on how much participants engage with the online materials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTPARTUM COMPLICATION POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, 92122, United States

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