A Computer Game for Postpartum Mental Health After Emergency Cesarean Birth (NCT07290127) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Computer Game for Postpartum Mental Health After Emergency Cesarean Birth
Japan120 participantsStarted 2025-12-13
Plain-language summary
This study aims to explore whether playing the computer game Tetris can reduce PTSD symptoms in women who have undergone emergency caesarean births. Additionally, as a feasibility study, it seeks to provide essential data and insights that will guide the design and implementation of future larger-scale RCTs examining the effects of Tetris in this context.
The specific objectives are to explore:
1. Whether playing Tetris within 24 hours of an emergency C-section help to reduce symptoms of PTSD.
2. Clinical feasibility and acceptability for an intervention (ie. game Tetris) immediately after a cesarean section.
3. Issues arising from the research design, including requitement and sample size.
Participants in the intervention group will play Tetris for at least 10 minutes, but no more than 15 minutes within 24 hours of a C-section.
For outcomes, all participants will complete the questionnaires on the fifth day after the C-section and one month postpartum.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 20 years or older
* Women who have undergone an emergency caesarean birth within the previous 24 hours
* Must be able to understand instructions and respond to the questionnaire in Japanese
Exclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing treatment for psychiatric disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders or schizophrenia.
* Undergoing intensive care after surgery .
* The physician does not approve participation for any physical or mental reasons .
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) scores (intrusive, avoidance and total scores) at one month postpartum
Timeframe: At one month postpartum
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07290127
SponsorKyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine