RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07175025

The New Empowerment After eXposure to Trauma (NEXT) Study


Sponsor

Indiana University

Enrollment

106 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The NEXT Study is a randomized controlled pilot examining the feasibility and acceptability of a revised perinatal PTSD protocol. This study will randomize perinatal participants with PTSD to receive NET (n=45); treatment group) and will be compared to perinatal women randomized to usual care (n=45; comparator group). The overall objective of this project is to determine the most feasible and acceptable protocol for a brief virtual perinatal PTSD intervention.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study — called the NEXT Study — is testing a trauma therapy program designed specifically for pregnant women and new mothers who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program is adapted from standard PTSD therapies to be safe and effective during and after pregnancy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years old or older - You can read and speak English - You are currently pregnant or have given birth within the last 16 weeks - You have symptoms that meet the criteria for probable PTSD (assessed via a standardized checklist) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are at high risk for suicide - You are experiencing psychotic or manic symptoms - You have significant cognitive impairment - You are already receiving trauma-focused therapy - You have legal proceedings related to your trauma that could complicate participation - You gave birth more than 12 weeks ago at the time of screening Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALNarrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is the PTSD intervention for the treatment group.


Locations(1)

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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