Quick Post-Birth quiz may spot PTSD risk after emergency C-Section
NCT ID NCT07561632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether asking new mothers a few questions within 48 hours of an unplanned C-section can predict who will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childbirth. Researchers will follow 420 women for three months, comparing early screening scores with later PTSD symptoms. The goal is to see if routine screening could help identify those who need extra support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to routine early screening after unplanned C-sections to identify women at risk for PTSD and offer timely support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The screening tools may not accurately predict PTSD, and results may not apply to all birthing people.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 420 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of postpartum individuals who undergo an unplanned cesarean delivery at BC Women's Hospital \& Health Centre, a tertiary maternity care center in Vancouver, Canada.
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥19 years * Underwent unplanned cesarean delivery * Able to provide informed consent * Able to read and understand English questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Fetal or neonatal demise * Unable to complete study questionnaires or provide informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada
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