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

RECRUITINGSponsored by University of British Columbia
Actively Recruiting
SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
Started2026-05-08
Est. completion2027-12
Eligibility
Age19 Years+
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07561632

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

Age: 19 Years+Sex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Conditions4

Acute Stress SymptomsDepressionPost Partum DepressionPost Traumatic Stress Disorder

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