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New treatment option for PTSD
Official title Treatment for Antepartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/PTSD Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05486793
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The majority of women with perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not receive mental health treatment despite the documented associations between PTSD and adverse pregnancy outcomes; this is likely due to workforce shortages, lack of data on the effectiveness of existing evidence-based treatment for PTSD in usual care obstetrics settings, and patient-level barriers to engagement such as stigma. The proposed study is a randomized controlled trial, which will examine the effectiveness of a brief evidence-based treatment for PTSD (i.e., Written Exposure Therapy) during pregnancy and the non-inferiority of delivery of this treatment by community health workers vs.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50, women only
You may be able to join if
- Pregnant woman receiving prenatal care at BMC Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department
- Presenting for prenatal care prior to gestational age of 28 weeks
- Meet diagnostic or subthreshold criteria (i.e., endorsement of 3 out of the 4 symptom clusters) for PTSD on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for...
You likely can't join if
- Clinician judgment that the patient is not appropriate for outpatient level care (i.e., patient needs detox, inpatient, or residential treatment)
- Current psychosis or unstable bipolar disorder diagnosis (determined via clinician-administered interview)
- Currently receiving exposure-based PTSD treatment (e.g., WET, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy) elsewhere
- Current incarceration. Incarcerated individuals are only seen at BMC for obstetrical care and are not allowed to receive mental health care outside...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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