Can a 5-Session writing therapy ease PTSD in new moms?
NCT ID NCT07759882
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study explores whether a short, evidence-based therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) can help pregnant and postpartum women who have PTSD and a history of substance misuse. Participants receive five weekly telehealth sessions where they write about a traumatic experience in a structured way to reduce emotional distress. The study focuses on whether this therapy is acceptable and feasible for this group, and also tracks changes in PTSD and depression symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief, evidence-based therapy where participants write about a traumatic experience in structured sessions to reduce PTSD symptoms.
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could offer a practical, short-term therapy option for pregnant and postpartum women with PTSD who are also dealing with substance use, potentially improving mental health and recovery outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large effectiveness trial, so results may not generalize. The therapy may not be acceptable to all participants, and it focuses on PTSD symptoms, not substance use directly.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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