None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two evidenced based psychological treatments in the treatment of psychological birth trauma. It is hypothesised that both treatments will be effective at reducing symptoms of birth trauma, psychological wellbeing, and dissociation symptoms.
Interventions
Participants will be randomised to receive either the intervention or treatment as usual. Participants in the intervention arm will receive Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR involves recalling memories associated with a traumatic event whilst engaging in bilateral stimulation via guided eye movements, sounds, or tapping. Depending on the therapist's and client's preference, the bilateral stimulation may require headphones, a lightbar, or handheld pulsing devices.
The int
Participants will be randomised to receive either the intervention or treatment as usual. Participants in the intervention arm will receive Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR involves recalling memories associated with a traumatic event whilst engaging in bilateral stimulation via guided eye movements, sounds, or tapping. Depending on the therapist's and client's preference, the bilateral stimulation may require headphones, a lightbar, or handheld pulsing devices. The intervention will be delivered by trained perinatal psychologists or general practitioners (GPs) who are trained in delivering this specific intervention. Participants will receive four, fortnightly, 60-minute treatment sessions which can be delivered either in person or via telehealth. The overall duration of the intervention is eight weeks. In-person sessions will be delivered at Catherine's House for Mothers, Babies, and Families located at the Mater Hospital, South Brisbane. To monitor adherence, the therapists will maintain a session attendance log. Participants will also be reminded of their appointments prior to their upcoming appointment.
Sponsors
Mater Research
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
• Participants are women aged 16 and above • Having experienced a traumatic childbirth with their most recent birth. • Signs and symptoms of recent birth trauma that is impacting their daily functioning, evaluated during their initial appointment and assessed by clinical judgement. • Willing to partake in EMDR • Gave birth at the Mater Mothers Hospital South Brisbane (private or public) • Adequate English proficiency to complete assessments and engage in therapeutic content (or interpreter available as needed).
Exclusion criteria
• Insufficient English proficiency without access to interpreter support. • Any other medical or psychiatric condition (e.g., complex trauma), as judged by the clinical team, that would impede safe or effective participation. • Receiving other psychological support for the reason of birth trauma. • Birthing parents who have experienced stillbirth.
Outcome results
None listed