Neurofeedback Training for Maternal Distress
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The proposed study will collect novel data evaluating the feasibility of the NFB training program delivered in an outpatient mental health setting and its influence on mothers' overall sense of well-being, and further investigate whether enhanced well-being is associated with positive changes in emotion regulation capacities, trauma-related mental health symptoms, parenting behaviors and attitudes, and infant behavioral outcomes (i.e., crying, fussing) among postpartum mothers with a history of childhood trauma and clinically concerning trauma-related mental health symptoms.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that participants are not currently taking benzodiazepines, narcotic drugs, or cannabis, and have not taken them in the past month. If you are taking these medications, you would need to stop before participating.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Neuroptimal Neurofeedback for maternal distress?
Research shows that neurofeedback, a treatment that helps people learn to control their brain activity, has been effective for various conditions like PTSD and alcohol use disorder. It can improve symptoms like anxiety and depression by enhancing cognitive control, and it generally has no significant side effects.12345
Is neurofeedback generally safe for humans?
How does neurofeedback training differ from other treatments for maternal distress?
Neurofeedback training is unique because it focuses on helping mothers regulate their brain activity to manage stress and emotional responses, rather than relying on medication or traditional therapy. This approach leverages the brain's ability to adapt and change, potentially offering a non-invasive and personalized way to address maternal distress.1011121314
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for postpartum mothers within 3-24 months after giving birth, who are experiencing significant PTSD symptoms or dissociation. Participants must be undergoing regular in-person psychotherapy in the Greater Detroit area.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Neurofeedback Training
Participants undergo a neurofeedback training program to enhance wellness, with pre and post-training assessments
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in trauma symptoms, mental health, and parenting behaviors after the training phase
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Neuroptimal Neurofeedback
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Wayne State University
Lead Sponsor