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NCT05662423 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Preventing Childbirth-Related PTSD With Expressive Writing

A NA study of PTSD (Childbirth-Related), sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
136
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05662423 is a NA study of PTSD (Childbirth-Related) that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 136 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05662423, a NA study of PTSD (Childbirth-Related), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
136 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a brief psychological intervention given to individuals in the first days following childbirth who have experienced a potentially stressful childbirth. The treatment is aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth and promoting maternal-infant bonding. In the days following childbirth, participants will be asked to write about their childbirth experience or a neutral event for three consecutive days, for around 15 minutes each day. Additionally, they will complete a short survey before and after the intervention about their birth experience and mental health. Around 2 months postpartum (with the option of up to around Month 3 PP), participants will take part in mental health and physiological assessments, and in a brief play session with their infant.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Expressive Writing about Childbirth
  • BEHAVIORAL Neutral Writing

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 136 participants
Start Date 2023-11-08
Est. Completion 2026-05-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05662423

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05662423 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 136 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with PTSD (Childbirth-Related) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Expressive Writing about Childbirth is the first listed.

NCT05662423 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05662423 about?

NCT05662423 is a clinical study titled "Preventing Childbirth-Related PTSD With Expressive Writing". The goal of this clinical trial is to test a brief psychological intervention given to individuals in the first days following childbirth who have experienced a potentially stressful childbirth. The treatment is aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth and promoting ma...

What is the current status of trial NCT05662423?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 136 participants. The study started on 2023-11-08. Estimated completion is 2026-05-31.

What conditions does trial NCT05662423 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: PTSD (Childbirth-Related).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05662423?

The interventions under investigation include: Expressive Writing about Childbirth (BEHAVIORAL), Neutral Writing (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05662423?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05662423 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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