Calm Moms-V: a digital CBT program to help pregnant Veterans manage anxiety and stress
Official title: Adaptation and examination of a trauma-informed intervention for pregnant Veterans
Funded at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care · NIH-11322067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital CBT-based program helps pregnant Veterans manage anxiety, stress, and mood to support healthier pregnancies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2HX003681-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11322067 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are pregnant Veterans with trauma exposure who want accessible, online CBT-based care.
✕Less likely to help
Pregnant Veterans without significant anxiety or stress or those who cannot access online treatments may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts and tests an online Calm Moms-V program designed for pregnant Veterans who have trauma exposure. It aims to reduce anxiety and stress during pregnancy and improve mood, with four weekly sessions and a booster near delivery or postpartum. By delivering therapy online, the study seeks to overcome barriers like stigma and limited access to in-person care. The research will build on prior work and stakeholder input to tailor content to Veterans’ unique experiences and needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could reduce anxiety and stress during pregnancy and promote better perinatal outcomes for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous online CBT programs for perinatal anxiety and stress have shown promise, supporting the potential effectiveness of Calm Moms-V.
Where this research is happening
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shapiro, Mary E — Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care
- Study coordinator: Shapiro, Mary E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.