Understanding postpartum PTSD and its effects on mothers and children
Defining postpartum PTSD and its implications for maternal wellness and child development
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11135764
This study is looking at how postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) affects new moms and their babies, by checking in with pregnant women in their last trimester and then following them and their little ones during the first year after birth to see how they’re doing and what might help.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11135764 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) on maternal health and child development. It involves a longitudinal study where pregnant women are assessed during their third trimester and followed closely after childbirth at various time points throughout the first year postpartum. The study aims to identify risk factors for CB-PTSD and understand how this condition affects mother-infant bonding and the child's early development. By generating critical data, the research seeks to fill a significant gap in knowledge and pave the way for early interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are pregnant women in their third trimester who are at risk for postpartum mental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who have already given birth and are beyond the postpartum period may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and treatment of postpartum PTSD, enhancing maternal wellness and child development.
How similar studies have performed: While postpartum depression has been studied extensively, this specific focus on postpartum PTSD is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DEKEL, SHARON — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: DEKEL, SHARON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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