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Study identifier: NCT05662423 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Preventing Childbirth-Related PTSD With Expressive Writing

Condition: PTSD (Childbirth-Related)  ·  Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

PhaseNA
Planned participants136
Who can joinFemale, 18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

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.

This description comes directly from the study's public registry record.

Talk to the study team

Sharon Dekel, Ph.D. M.Phil., M.S.  ·  617-726-1352  ·  sdekel@mgh.harvard.edu

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Locations (1)

Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesRecruiting

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