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Written Exposure Therapy for Childbirth-related Post-Traumatic Stress
Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for the Treatment of Childbirth-related Post-Traumatic Stress: A Pilot Study
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · Women
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Birthing individuals * 18 years of age or older * Living in Massachusetts * Can read, write, and speak English * Identified a traumatic event exposure related to their childbirth experience * Are between one month to two years postpartum * Have a probable CB-PTSD diagnosis based on a PCL-5 score ≥ 28. Exclusion Criteria: * Current engagement in another form of trauma-focused psychotherapy * No or little memory of the traumatic event * Safety concerns including active suicidality, active psychosis, and heavy substance use with inability to cease substance use for at least 2 hours before and after each session.
About the study
In this research study, the investigators hope to determine whether Written Exposure Therapy is a feasible intervention for postpartum women experiencing trauma symptoms related to childbirth to complete. Written Exposure Therapy involves five structured psychotherapy sessions that can be conducted over telehealth.
What is being tested
- Written Exposure Therapy (behavioral)
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital · Participants: 15 · Started: Feb 11, 2026
Contact the study team
- Amanda Koire, MD, PhD · Phone: (617) 525-3707
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07935070
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Nov 15, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.