PTSD Screening for Pregnant Women
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Brief Screening for PTSD, Culturally Responsive SBIRT for OB for PTSD in pregnant women?
A short-term psychotherapy intervention for PTSD during pregnancy significantly reduced PTSD and depression symptoms in pregnant women, with benefits lasting post-treatment and post-partum. This suggests that brief, targeted interventions can be effective in managing PTSD symptoms in pregnant women.12345
Is the PTSD screening and intervention safe for pregnant women?
How is the treatment 'Brief Screening for PTSD, Culturally Responsive SBIRT for OB' different from other PTSD treatments for pregnant women?
This treatment is unique because it involves a brief screening tool specifically designed for prenatal care, which is culturally responsive and tailored to diverse, low-income populations. Unlike other treatments, it focuses on early identification of PTSD symptoms during pregnancy, which is often overlooked in standard obstetric care.378910
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will compare the effectiveness of two active screening interventions in improving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, maternal perinatal care utilization, satisfaction utilization of mental healthcare services, and maternal health and birth-related outcomes for Black pregnant women.
Research Team
Abigail Lott, PhD, ABPP
Principal Investigator
Emory University
Briana Woods-Jaeger, PhD
Principal Investigator
Emory University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Black pregnant women who may have PTSD. It's designed to see if certain screening methods can help improve their mental health, satisfaction with care, and birth outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive either Culturally Responsive SBIRT for OB or Brief Screening for PTSD during their prenatal care visit
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for PTSD symptoms and prenatal care utilization
Postpartum Follow-up
Participants are assessed for PTSD symptoms and adequacy of prenatal care utilization 6 weeks postpartum
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Brief Screening for PTSD
- Culturally Responsive SBIRT for OB
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Emory University
Lead Sponsor
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Collaborator
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Collaborator