New moms with birth trauma: could writing or breathing be the key to easing PTSD?

NCT ID NCT07342530

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests two simple early treatments—writing about the experience (Written Exposure Therapy) and guided breathing exercises (Capnometry Guided Breathing)—to see if they can reduce PTSD symptoms in new mothers after a traumatic childbirth. About 70 women who recently gave birth and have high PTSD scores will be randomly assigned to one of these treatments or to usual care. The goal is to find out which approach is more acceptable and effective for easing distress.

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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.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES POSTPARTUM CARE PTSD (CHILDBIRTH-RELATED) WRITTEN EXPOSURE THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University
RECRUITING

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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