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NCT02943083 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Promoting Mother-Baby Bonding Through a Relaxation Routine During Pregnancy
A NA study of Psychological Stress in Pregnancy, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 106
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02943083: Completed NA study of Psychological Stress in Pregnancy, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
NCT02943083 is a NA study of Psychological Stress in Pregnancy that has completed, run by New York State Psychiatric Institute. The registered enrollment target is 106 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02943083, a NA study of Psychological Stress in Pregnancy, has completed, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 106 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The aims of this study are to determine if: 1. during pregnancy, a progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal touch ritual involving a pleasing scent (i.e. a "relaxation ritual") can, acutely, reduce maternal stress and affect the fetus (in terms of movement, changes in heart rate and heart rate variability); 2. a progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal touch ritual involving a pleasing scent (i.e. a "relaxation ritual") during pregnancy can have an effect on mitochondria functioning in the placenta through reducing maternal stress during pregnancy (based on our recent findings (Monk et al, 2016)); 3. the scent will come to function as a conditioned stimulus such that exposure to the scent postpartum will induce greater maternal relaxation, which will have an effect on the mother-infant interaction and infant physiology; 4. prenatal maternal exposure to scent combined with abdominal touch will lead to mothers' increased likelihood of utilizing infant massage with a lotion of the same scent postpartum; 5. the prenatal ritual and the increased likelihood of engaging in infant massage will lead to a maternal perception of greater mother-infant bonding, attachment and parenting efficacy, and improved maternal mood; 6. the prenatal ritual and the increased likelihood of engaging in infant massage will lead to improved performance on the conjugate reinforcement paradigm conditioning task administered to infants at 4 months of age
Primary Outcome
Improved level of mother-infant bonding as assessed by Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Relaxation Exercise
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Columbia University Medical Center - New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 106 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02943083 record still lists
NCT02943083 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 106 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Psychological Stress in Pregnancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Relaxation Exercise is the first listed.
NCT02943083 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02943083 about?
NCT02943083 is a clinical study titled "Promoting Mother-Baby Bonding Through a Relaxation Routine During Pregnancy". The aims of this study are to determine if: 1. during pregnancy, a progressive muscle relaxation and abdominal touch ritual involving a pleasing scent (i.e. a "relaxation ritual") can, acutely, reduce maternal stress and affect the fetus (in terms of movement, changes in heart rate and heart rate v...
What is the current status of trial NCT02943083?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 106 participants. The study started on 2016-10. Estimated completion is 2023-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02943083 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Psychological Stress in Pregnancy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02943083?
The interventions under investigation include: Relaxation Exercise (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02943083?
This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02943083 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT02943083's enrollment target sits among peer trials
106 830th of 2000 higher than 1,167 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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