One-hour talk before c-section may stop postpartum anxiety and trauma
NCT ID NCT06949813
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a brief, one-hour counseling session designed to prevent mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms after cesarean delivery. The session includes education about anxiety sensitivity and a short exposure to the operating room environment. Researchers will refine the program with input from patients, clinicians, and staff, then test it in a small pilot trial with 80 high-risk pregnant women to see if it works and is practical for larger hospitals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Brief behavioral intervention (CARE-CD: Comfort, Agency, Readiness, Empowerment for Cesarean Delivery)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost, one-hour session to prevent mental health problems after C-sections, reducing the need for lengthy treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study (80 participants) focused on refining the intervention and testing feasibility, not yet proving effectiveness. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Colorado Hospital
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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