Early Intervention for Postpartum PTSD: Comparing Written Exposure and Capnometry-Guided Breathing Therapy

The purpose of this study is to examine two early interventions, Written Exposure Therapy and Capnometry Guided Breathing, to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in women after childbirth as compared to usual care.

NCT Number	NCT07342530
Lead Sponsor	Stanford University Collaborators: University of Arkansas, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions	Written Exposure Therapy, Breathing Techniques, PTSD (Childbirth-Related), Postpartum Care
Enrollment	70 participants
Start Date	2026-03-09
Primary Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-24