Can Trauma-Savvy maternity care ease stress for abuse survivors?

NCT ID NCT07195058

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether training obstetric clinicians in trauma-informed care can improve mental health and mother-child bonding in pregnant women who experienced childhood abuse. Sixty first-time mothers in Buenos Aires will receive care from trained providers, and researchers will measure depression, stress, and attachment. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce prenatal distress and improve birth experiences.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Trauma Informed Obstetric Care (TIOC) training for clinicians
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could improve mental health and mother-child bonding for pregnant women with histories of childhood abuse.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (60 participants) in one hospital in Argentina, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and depends on clinician training fidelity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding injury

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

BREAST FEEDING MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION TRAUMA

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Locations

Hospital Materno Infantil Ramon Sardá
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Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., C1246ABQ, Argentina

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