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NCT00044174 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Dyadic Interactions in Depressed and Non-Depressed Mothers and Their Infants

A clinical trial, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

Completed
Registry status
701
Enrollment target

NCT00044174 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The registered enrollment target is 701 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00044174 has completed, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

COMPLETED
Registry status
701 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will examine 1) differences among mothers behaviors and how these behaviors influence their infants reactions, and 2) how mother-child interactions relate to children s temperament, and cognitive (thought processing) abilities, and other areas of development. Depressed and non-depressed English-speaking mothers between 20 and 45 years of age, with an infant 4 months or younger, may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a mailed survey regarding their moods and feelings. Participants will undergo the following procedures: * Psychiatric Interview: Subjects will participate in a 30-90 minute interview consisting of a series of standardized questions about the their behaviors and feelings. Participants whose interviews suggest a condition that may impact their mental health will be referred to the study clinician for follow-up to confirm or clarify the preliminary findings. Continued participation in the study will be determined following this. * Home Visit: A study investigator will visit the home for 1 hour to film the mother and baby during the mother s typical daily activities. This visit will take place when the baby is about 5 months old. At the end of the visit, the mother will be given a variety of surveys to fill out at home and return at the next visit (see Lab Visit below). The survey questions deal with the mother s relationship with her partner, support from people in her life, typical behaviors of her infant, and how often she feels certain emotions. A packet of surveys will also be left for the participant s partner to complete and mail back to the investigator. The partner may or may not be the child s biological father and may or may not choose to participate in the study. * Lab Visit: Within 1 week of the home visit, the mother and child will come to the NICHD clinic for about 2 hours. During this time, the mother will return the previous surveys and fill out another one regarding her current mood. She will then inte

Trial Details

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Enrollment Target 701 participants
Start Date 2002-08-20

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00044174

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00044174 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 701 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00044174 about?

NCT00044174 is a clinical study titled "Dyadic Interactions in Depressed and Non-Depressed Mothers and Their Infants". This study will examine 1) differences among mothers behaviors and how these behaviors influence their infants reactions, and 2) how mother-child interactions relate to children s temperament, and cognitive (thought processing) abilities, and other areas of development. Depressed and non-depressed ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00044174?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 701 participants. The study started on 2002-08-20.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00044174?

This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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