New therapy aims to ease PTSD in new moms after traumatic birth

NCT ID NCT04916938

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a therapy called Interaction Guidance Therapy (IGT) for mothers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic pregnancy or childbirth. The therapy uses video feedback to help mothers become more sensitive to their baby's cues. Researchers will compare IGT to usual care in 36 mothers, measuring stress levels and mother-baby interaction at 3 months and 1 year after birth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Interaction Guidance Therapy (video feedback therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a short-term therapy to help mothers with postnatal PTSD feel less stressed and bond better with their baby.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not reduce symptoms more than usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHRU Reims

Reims, 51000, France
CHU - Maternité

Besançon, 25000, France
CHU Besançon

Besançon, 25 000, France
Centre hospitalier - unité de périnalité

Reims, 51100, France
Centre hospitalier Intercommunal André Grégoire

Montreuil, 93100, France
Centre hospitalier Saint Anne

Paris, 75014, France
Etablissement Ville Evrard

Noisy-le-Sec, 93130, France
Hôpital Necker - Enfants malades - pedospychiatrie

Paris, 75015, France
Hôpital Necker - Maternity

Paris, 75015, France
Hôpital Saint Joseph - Maternité

Paris, 75014, France

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