NCT07342530NARecruiting

Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy

Stanford University

Start Date

3/9/2026

Completion Date

12/1/2027

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine two early interventions, Written Exposure Therapy and Capnometry Guided Breathing, to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in women after childbirth as compared to usual care.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 * Delivered a live infant within 5 days * Severe maternal morbidity or infant admitted to NICU * PCL-5 ≥28 * English-speaking * Able to consent and participate Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychosis or mania * Current suicidal crisis * Current suicidal intent or plan * Cognitive impairment preventing participation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

DEVICE

Capnometry-Guided Breathing Intervention (CGRI)

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Conditions

Written Exposure TherapyBreathing TechniquesPTSD (Childbirth-Related)Postpartum Care

Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

United States

Stanford University

Palo Alto, California 94304

United States