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

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Conditions studied: Written Exposure Therapy, Breathing Techniques, PTSD (Childbirth-Related), Postpartum Care

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07342530

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

70

Starts

2026-03-09

Expected to finish

2027-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• Active psychosis or mania
• Current suicidal crisis
• Current suicidal intent or plan
• Cognitive impairment preventing participation

Where it is running

• Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (enrolling)
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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