Helping pregnant Veterans manage trauma-related anxiety and stress
Official title: Adaptation and examination of a trauma-informed intervention for pregnant Veterans
Funded at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care · NIH-11107237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an online program called Calm Moms-V to help pregnant Veterans who have faced trauma manage their anxiety and stress, making it easier for them to have a healthier pregnancy.
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 | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2HX003681-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11107237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant Veterans who have a history of trauma and are experiencing anxiety or stress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have a history of trauma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an online treatment program called Calm Moms-V, specifically designed for pregnant Veterans who have experienced trauma. The program utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce anxiety and stress, which are common among this population and can negatively impact pregnancy outcomes. It consists of four weekly sessions and a booster session near delivery, addressing barriers to mental health treatment such as stigma and accessibility. By adapting the program based on feedback from Veterans, the research aims to ensure it meets the unique needs of pregnant women in this demographic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and pregnancy outcomes for trauma-exposed pregnant Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively reduce anxiety and improve mental health outcomes, suggesting a strong potential for success with this adapted program.
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.