PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are female and aged 15 or older
- People who are currently pregnant and receiving antenatal (pregnancy) care at the Gugulethu Midwife Obstetric Unit (MOU)
- People who are HIV-negative
- People who either started taking PrEP (a medication that helps prevent HIV) less than one month ago, or who have had difficulty keeping up with their PrEP as prescribed — either shown in clinic records (more than 2 weeks late to collect a refill) or reported by the person themselves
- People who have moderate to severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress and/or depression, as measured by specific questionnaire scores (confirm with trial site for exact score thresholds)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are not able to give informed consent or agreement to participate in English or Xhosa
- People who have a significant mental health condition, such as an active psychotic disorder or untreated bipolar disorder, that could make participation difficult — research staff will ask some questions to help assess this
- People who have a health condition that makes it difficult for them to travel to the clinic
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Amelia Stanton, PhD, Boston University
Phone: 617-353-2580
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Feasibility of Intervention; Acceptability
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 16 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.