Can talk therapy ease PTSD in pregnancy? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06670079
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called prolonged exposure therapy, plus small financial rewards for attending sessions, can reduce PTSD symptoms in pregnant women. Thirty pregnant women with PTSD will receive weekly therapy for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and how acceptable the treatment is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prolonged exposure therapy plus financial incentives for session attendance
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective, non-medication treatment option for PTSD during pregnancy, improving mental health for both mother and baby.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The therapy requires weekly sessions for 12 weeks, which may be challenging for some.
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University of Vermont
RECRUITINGBurlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
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