Screening for PTSD in Pregnant Black Women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares two active screening interventions aimed at improving PTSD symptoms and maternal health outcomes in Black pregnant women. Researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of Culturally Responsive Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for obstetrics against a standard brief screening for PTSD. The study will involve Black pregnant women in their first trimester attending prenatal care visits, utilizing surveys and chart abstraction for data collection over approximately 12 months. The goal is to identify the best screening method for PTSD in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18+ years old,
* Ability to provide informed consent,
* English-speaking,
* Willingness to participate in the study,
* Self-identification as Black or African American,
* Pregnant and in the first trimester attending initial prenatal care visit,
* Endorsement of at least one traumatic event in their lifetime.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active suicidality

Where it's running

• Grady Health System
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Truman Medical Center (TMC) system
  Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Abigail Lott, PhD, ABPP — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Abigail Powers Lott, PhD, ABPP
• Email: abigail.lott@emoryhealthcare.org
• Phone: 404-712-0159

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.