Can a headband soothe trauma in new mothers?
NCT ID NCT05474534
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a mobile neurofeedback device (MUSE 2) can help new mothers who have experienced trauma feel better and reduce stress. Forty mothers with PTSD symptoms will use the headband at home for 12 weeks, receiving audio feedback to train their brains to stay calm. Researchers will measure changes in trauma symptoms, parenting stress, and infant behavior to see if the approach is feasible and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neurofeedback device (MUSE 2)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home tool to help new mothers with trauma feel calmer and more in control, potentially improving their mental health and parenting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The device may not produce meaningful changes, and benefits could be due to placebo or attention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wayne State University School of Social Work
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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