RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06771817

Empowering Perinatal Adolescents Through Writing

Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for Pregnant or Postpartum Adolescents and Youth With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in an Open Pilot Trial

Sponsor

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Mar 26, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and Trauma-related Symptoms Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescence Pregnancy and PTSD

Summary

This is a feasibility and acceptability study of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD in pregnant and postpartum adolescents and youth with PTSD.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 15 YearsMax Age: 24 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is testing a writing-based intervention (journaling or structured writing exercises) to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum young people aged 15–24. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 15–24 years old - You are pregnant (more than 12 weeks) or within 1 year of giving birth - You have been referred by a clinician or are receiving standard prenatal/postnatal care - You are willing and able to take part in writing sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a condition that would prevent safe participation (such as cognitive impairment, unstable medical condition, active psychosis, or intoxication) - You currently have mania, hypomania, or psychosis - The investigator believes participation is not in your best interest Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALWritten Exposure Therapy

WET may be an optimal treatment for pregnant or postpartum adolescents and youth with PTSD in a low resource setting. WET addresses many of the barriers above. It is delivered in just 5 sessions, with no homework, and may promote a sense of self-efficacy in adolescents and youth due to the nature of writing assignments and brief therapist involvement. It is attractive in resource-poor settings because just 10-15 min of direct therapist time per follow-up session is needed.

Locations(1)

UT Southwestern Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care

Dallas, Texas, United States

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