PTSD after a first-trimester miscarriage
Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Complicating Spontaneous Abortion
Jagiellonian University · NCT07306676
This study will use brief questionnaires to see how common PTSD symptoms are in women who have had a miscarriage during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Jagiellonian University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Krakow, Malopolska) |
| Trial ID | NCT07306676 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective, questionnaire-based study enrolls women with spontaneous miscarriage up to 14 weeks gestation and combines medical record review with self-administered instruments. Participants complete validated questionnaires (IES-R, PCL-S, and TRM) during hospitalization to capture symptoms over the past week and month. Questionnaire scores will be used to estimate the prevalence and severity of PTSD-related symptoms in the cohort. The goal is to identify women who could benefit from early psychological support and to inform clinical care after early pregnancy loss.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Women who experienced a spontaneous abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy and are able to complete questionnaires during hospitalization.
Not a fit: People whose pregnancy loss occurred after 14 weeks, who had a non-spontaneous (induced) termination, or who cannot complete the questionnaires are unlikely to benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians identify women at risk for PTSD after miscarriage and offer earlier psychological support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous questionnaire-based studies have reported that PTSD symptoms are common after early pregnancy loss, so this approach is consistent with existing findings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * spontaneous abortion * gestational age up to 14 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Krakow, Malopolska
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics — Krakow, Malopolska, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Iwona Gawron, PhD, MD
- Email: iwona.gawron@uj.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 12424870
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Spontaneous Abortion, PTSD