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

United States70 participantsStarted 2026-03-09

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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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

What they're measuring

Percentage of participants initiating assigned treatment

Timeframe: Baseline (up to 2 weeks)

Percentage of participants completing Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 6

Percentage adherence to Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 6

Percentage of participants completing Capnometry Guided Respiratory Intervention (CGRI)

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 6

Percentage adherence to Capnometry Guided Respiratory Intervention (CGRI)

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 6

Participant Satisfaction Scale Score using Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)

Timeframe: Week 5

Treatment credibility using the Opinion About Treatment (OAT) form

Timeframe: Week 5

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07342530

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

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