Early Intervention to Protect the Mother-Child Relationship After Postpartum Depression

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, TOULOUSE · Jan 26, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), a condition that can affect their bond with their babies and the baby's development. The study is testing a special program called HUGS (Happiness Understanding Giving and Sharing) to see if it can improve the relationship between mothers and their infants. The trial is currently looking for women who have recently given birth and have been diagnosed with PPD. Eligible participants must have started treatment for their depression at least 8 weeks ago and show some signs of improvement. Their babies should be less than one year old to join the study.

If you or someone you know might qualify, participants will need to provide written consent and meet certain criteria, such as not having severe mental health issues or substance use problems. The study aims to provide support to mothers and enhance their connection with their babies during a critical time. It's essential to know that this study is open to mothers who speak French and that mothers with twins can also participate. Overall, this trial seeks to make a positive impact on both the mothers’ well-being and their babies’ development.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria regarding the mother:
• • Person affiliated or beneficiary of a social security plan;
• • Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (at the latest on the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research);
• • Woman who gave birth in one of the maternity hospitals participating in the study;
• • Diagnosis of postpartum depression made by the perinatal psychiatry team according to the clinical criteria of the DSM-5;
• • Time to onset of depressive symptoms within the first 12 months after childbirth;
• • Treatment for postpartum depression that started at least 8 weeks ago with improved mood as assessed by the psychiatrist.
• Inclusion criteria for the baby:
• • Baby aged less than 1 year at inclusion;
• • Twins will be able to participate in the study and benefit from the interventions;
• Non-inclusion criteria concerning the mother:
• • Uncontrolled substance use disorder;
• • Presence of suicidal ideas at inclusion;
• • Manic episode of a bipolar disease
• • Psychiatric pathology decompensated upon inclusion and corresponding to the following list: Schizophrenic disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, Mood disorders with psychotic symptoms;
• • Non French speaker.
• Non-inclusion criteria for the baby:
• • - Baby hospitalized or having sustained medical care upon inclusion in the context of a somatic pathology.