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Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy - Phase 1

Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry Guided Breathing Therapy - Phase 1

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · Women

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18
* Delivered a live infant within 5 days
* Severe maternal morbidity or infant admitted to NICU
* PCL-5 ≥28
* English-speaking
* Able to consent and participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active psychosis or mania
* Current suicidal crisis
* Current suicidal intent or plan
* Cognitive impairment preventing participation

About the study

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of two early interventions, Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Intervention (CGRI), for reducing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following childbirth. This initial non-randomized pilot study aims to identify potential barriers and inform refinements to the interventions and study procedures for a subsequent randomized feasibility trial.

What is being tested

• Written Exposure Therapy (WET) (behavioral)
• Capnometry-Guided Breathing Intervention (CGRI) (device)

Sponsor: Stanford University · Participants: 10 · Started: Mar 9, 2026

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07342530

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Nov 15, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.