Clinical trial 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
- This study is testing whether a short writing therapy helps with PTSD. It also checks if community health workers can give this care as well as doctors.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are pregnant and have PTSD.
- What's involved
- You would write about your trauma as part of the treatment. You would get help from either a community worker or a mental health clinician.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts through your pregnancy and includes regular check-ins.
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 is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, but 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?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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