RecruitingNCT07561632

Predictive Value of Early Peritraumatic Distress Screening for Childbirth-PTSD Following Unplanned Cesarean Delivery


Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

420 participants

Start Date

May 8, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn whether early postpartum screening tools can predict the development of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in individuals who undergo unplanned cesarean delivery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do scores on the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory (PDI) collected 24-48 hours after delivery predict childbirth-related PTSD symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum? * Do scores on the City Birth Trauma Scale - Short Form (CityBiTS-SF) collected 24-48 hours after delivery predict childbirth-related PTSD symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum? Participants will: * Complete questionnaires within 24-48 hours after delivery, including the PDI, CityBiTS-SF, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). * Complete follow-up questionnaires at 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum, including measures of PTSD symptoms (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, PCL-5) and depressive symptoms. Researchers will evaluate whether early screening scores are associated with later symptoms of childbirth-related PTSD and postpartum depression, and will assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing routine inpatient screening for psychological birth trauma.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 19 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Age ≥19 years
  • Underwent unplanned cesarean delivery
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Able to read and understand English questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria2

  • Fetal or neonatal demise
  • Unable to complete study questionnaires or provide informed consent

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Interventions

OTHERPostpartum Psychological Screening

Participants complete validated screening questionnaires 24-48 hours postpartum, including the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory, City Birth Trauma Scale - Short Form, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Follow-up surveys at 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum include the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, EPDS, and City Birth Trauma Scale - Long Form


Locations(1)

BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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