Combined Therapies for Maternal PTSD
(SMSC Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a program that helps mothers with PTSD learn to manage their emotions and improve their interactions with their children. It aims to reduce stress and improve family dynamics for mothers receiving family preservation services.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is the Parenting-STAIR treatment safe for humans?
How is the P-STAIR treatment different from other treatments for maternal PTSD?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Combined Therapies for Maternal PTSD?
Research shows that improving a mother's ability to manage emotions can help both her and her child's emotional well-being, especially after trauma. This suggests that treatments focusing on emotion regulation, like P-STAIR and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, may be effective in addressing maternal PTSD and improving parent-child relationships.137910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael A Lindsey
Principal Investigator
New York University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for mothers with PTSD, possibly also depression, who can communicate in English or Spanish and have a child aged 1-8. They must be receiving preventive services, have custody of their child, and meet specific criteria for PTSD severity. Those with recent suicidal thoughts or attempts, psychosis symptoms or diagnosis, substance abuse issues, communication disabilities like deafness, children with developmental conditions impeding function (e.g., autism), or current/recent intimate partner violence are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 23 weekly individual treatment sessions of P-STAIR or supportive counseling
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term follow-up
Data on new foster care removals and child abuse/neglect welfare reports collected semi-annually for 10 years
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- P-STAIR
- Supportive Counseling
P-STAIR is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Maternal PTSD
- Maltreatment recidivism prevention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
New York University
Lead Sponsor