Clinical trials: Maternal Behavior
Risk Assessment, Parenting
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Risk Reframing Tool to Change Mothers' Parenting Associated With Children's Risky Play
Children's risky play is associated with a variety of positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes, including greater physical activity, self-confidence and risk management skills.
- Trial name
- NCT03374683
- Testing
- RR Digital Tool, RR In-Person Workshop, Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 451 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Preterm Birth, Injuries
Nurse-Family Partnership Impact Evaluation in South Carolina
This study evaluates the effects of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), an established home-visiting program, using a scientifically rigorous individual-level randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Injuries, Maternal Behavior
- Trial name
- NFP (NCT03360539)
- Testing
- Nurse-Family Partnership
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,670 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
ADHD, Parenting
Treating Parents With ADHD and Their Young Children Via Telehealth: A Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
This study will compare the effectiveness of combined parental stimulant medication and behavioral parent training (BPT) versus BPT alone on child ADHD-related impairment (primary outcome), child ADHD and externalizing symptoms…
- Trial name
- TPAC (NCT04240756)
- Testing
- Behavioral Parent Training, Extended release mixed amphetamine salts (MAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, College Park
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Co-production of Health in Communities
A Mobile-health Pilot Experiment Targeting Mothers With Newborns in Rural Areas of San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala
The purpose of this study was to determine whether exposure to m-health platforms promoting recommended breastfeeding practices was effective in transmitting the exclusive breastfeeding message to participant mothers, and in…
- Trial name
- NCT02263118
- Testing
- Uni-directional SMS, Feature phone, Virtual communities
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
Healthy Homes, Healthy Habits
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether an intervention targeting healthy habit development reduces the risk and prevalence of obesity in low-income mothers and children.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Obesity; Familial
- Trial name
- HABITS (NCT03433456)
- Testing
- Home visitation + HABITS program, Standard home visitation program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
HIV, Hypertension
SEARCH SAPPHIRE Phase A: A Multisectoral Strategy to Address Persistent Drivers of the HIV Epidemic in East Africa
The randomized trials in this record will assess effectiveness, fidelity and cost of prevention and treatment interventions for HIV and hypertension with the objective of informing a population-based study of multi-sectored…
- Conditions
- HIV, Hypertension, Alcohol Drinking, Maternal Child Health
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE PhA (NCT04810650)
- Testing
- Mobility Dynamic Treatment Intervention, Health Living Intervention for Heavy Alcohol Users, Hypertension Linkage
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,233 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding
Breast Versus Bottle Study
The objective of the proposed research is to conduct a within-subject experimental study that will assess the effect of feeding mode (breast- versus bottle-feeding) on the quality and outcome of infant feeding interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT03704051
- Testing
- Mode of Feeding (breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse), Infant Development
Maternal Adversity, Vulnerability and Neurodevelopment
Maternal Adversity Vulnerability and Neurodevelopment (MAVAN) project is a prospective community-based, pregnancy and birth cohort of Canadian mother-child dyads.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse), Infant Development, Infant Behavior
- Trial name
- MAVAN (NCT03434457)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive - Impulsive, Behavior Problems, Child
Triple P forADHD Children's Mothers, Education of Behavioral Problems, and Change in Mothers' Attitude
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether the Triple P program will reduce behavioral problems for ADHD children, improve mothers' sense of competency, and improve their attitudes The main questions it aims to…
- Conditions
- ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive - Impulsive, Behavior Problems, Child, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, Healthy Adult Females
- Trial name
- (ADHD) (NCT07069621)
- Testing
- Triple p level parenting program
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Palestine Polytechnic University
mHealth, PMTCT
Mobile Strategies for Women's and Children's Health: Optimizing Adherence and Efficacy of PMTCT/ART
The investigators are conducting a 3-arm randomized trial comparing the effects of unidirectional SMS (ie: "push" messaging to participant) vs. bidirectional SMS dialogue between participant and provider vs.
- Conditions
- mHealth, PMTCT, Adherence, Medication, SMS
- Trial name
- Mobile WAChx (NCT02400671)
- Testing
- SMS messaging
- Where
- 6 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 825 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death
Leveraging Interactive Text Messaging to Monitor and Support Maternal Health in Kenya
Mobile health (mHealth) interventions such as interactive short message service (SMS) text messaging with healthcare workers (HCWs) have been proposed as efficient, accessible additions to traditional health care in…
- Conditions
- Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death, Depression
- Trial name
- AI-NEO (NCT05369806)
- Testing
- Interactive two-way SMS dialogue
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Mental Health Wellness 1, Pregnancy
Mellow Bumps RCT - Antenatal Intervention for Vulnerable Women
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a relationships based antenatal intervention (Mellow Bumps) against a comparison intervention (Chillout In Pregnancy) and also against the normal antenatal care which…
- Conditions
- Mental Health Wellness 1, Pregnancy, Mother-Child Relations
- Trial name
- NCT01590212
- Testing
- Mellow Bumps, Chill-out in Pregnancy
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Development
Sensitive Periods in Human Flavor Learning
The goals of the proposed research are to specify the timing and consequences of the sensitive period for flavor learning in infants who are being breastfed or formula fed.
- Trial name
- NCT01667549
- Testing
- Timing of Diet and Flavor Experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Breastfeeding
Effects of Music Therapy on Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Premature Newborns
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of music therapy on breastfeeding rates among mothers of premature newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT00930761
- Testing
- Music therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Overweight and Obesity, Adiposity
Healthy Mothers-Healthy Children Nutrition
Using a randomized two-group, repeated measures experimental design, the goal of the proposed study is to investigate the efficacy of a 12-week nutrition and exercise education, physical activity, coping skills training, and…
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Adiposity, Nutrient; Excess, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- HMHC (NCT03866902)
- Testing
- Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention, English for Second Language Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 578 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Postpartum Period
Involving Men in Maternity Care in Burkina Faso
The uptake of postpartum contraception, postpartum care attendance and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding are low in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT02309489
- Testing
- Partner involvement
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 1,144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Depression
Preventing Depression in the Children of Depressed African American Mothers
The purpose of the study is to adapt and test the Preventive Intervention Project for urban African American mothers with depression and their children.
- Trial name
- NCT00904917
- Testing
- Prevention Intervention Project, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Breastfeeding
Breast for Success: A Family-Centered Intervention in Support of Breastfeeding Among High-risk Low-income Mothers
Breast for Success is a new direct service program focused on overcoming barriers to breastfeeding for low-income inner-city mothers by use of a culturally competent and home-based educational and support intervention.
- Trial name
- BFS (NCT01272661)
- Testing
- Enhanced Curriculum, Enhanced Curriculum+Breastfeeding Doula, Enhanced Curriculum +Father Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,296 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Mother to Child Transmission, Pregnancy in Adolescence
Digital Intervention to Address Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents Living With HIV
Pregnant adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Kenya frequently experience stigma and difficulty telling a family member about their HIV and pregnancy status.
- Conditions
- Mother to Child Transmission, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Social Stigma, Self Disclosure
- Trial name
- NCT05383755
- Testing
- Digital intervention for pregnant adolescents living with HIV
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Tobacco Smoking in Mother Complicating Pregnancy, Tobacco Use Disorder
Smoking Reduction In Gravid Substance Use Disorders
The aim of this study is to encourage smoking cessation in women with substance use disorders by providing knowledge of expired carbon monoxide.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Smoking in Mother Complicating Pregnancy, Tobacco Use Disorder, Tobacco Smoking
- Trial name
- SIGS (NCT04132232)
- Testing
- knowledge of expired maternal carbon monoxide and fetal carboxyhemoglobin levels
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham