New screening tool could help detect PTSD after childbirth

NCT ID NCT07159516

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Östergötland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 41 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a questionnaire called CityBiTS can accurately identify birth-related PTSD. 67 women who had given birth completed the questionnaire and a diagnostic interview. Researchers compared the results to find the best cutoff scores for screening.

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Locations

Vrinnevisjukhuset, KK

Norrköping, 603 54, Sweden

What this could mean

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What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a reliable screening tool to help identify new mothers who may need support for birth-related PTSD.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on refining a questionnaire, not testing a treatment. The results may not apply to all populations or settings.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic disease combat disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

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