PTSD after ectopic pregnancy
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Complicating Ectopic Pregnancy
This project will test how common PTSD symptoms are in women who have had an ectopic pregnancy by asking them to complete brief questionnaires.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Jagiellonian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Krakow and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07306689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, questionnaire-based observational project enrolling women diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy up to 14 weeks' gestation. Participants complete validated instruments including the IES-R, PCL-S, and Trauma Recovery Measure during hospitalization, with clinical data abstracted from medical records. Scores will be used to estimate the prevalence and severity distribution of PTSD-related symptoms in this population. The goal is to identify how many women show symptom levels that might warrant early psychological support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Women diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy at up to 14 weeks' gestation who are treated at the participating center and can complete self-report questionnaires are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Women with heterotopic pregnancy, pregnancies beyond 14 weeks, or those unable or unwilling to complete the questionnaires are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could help identify women at higher risk of PTSD after ectopic pregnancy so they can be offered earlier psychological support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research on PTSD after obstetric loss and ectopic pregnancy indicates PTSD symptoms are common, but there are relatively few prospective questionnaire-based prevalence studies focused specifically on ectopic pregnancy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ectopic pregnancy * gestational age up to 14 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * heterotopic pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Krakow and 1 other locations
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics — Krakow, Poland (Recruiting)
- Jagiellonian University Medical College — Krakow, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Iwona Gawron, PhD, MD
- Email: iwona.gawron@uj.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 124248570
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.