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Clinical Trials/NCT03703219
NCT03703219
Completed
Not Applicable

The Role of Indian Post-partum Care in Women's Psychological Functioning

NMP Medical Research Institute1 site in 1 country110 target enrollmentStarted: April 12, 2018Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
110
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Post Natal Depression

Overview

Brief Summary

The study investigates the effect of the Mothers Touch program on the psychological well-being of new mothers following 5 weeks of child birth. Mothers Touch Program is designed based on traditional Indian post-partum care given by trained carer in the family.

Study was designed as cohort, including a randomised controlled trial.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 35 Years (Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy women giving birth for first time (primiparous)
  • Given informed consent
  • Accepts traditional home care

Exclusion Criteria

  • Previous history of mental health condition
  • History drug or substance abuse

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Post Natal Depression

Time Frame: 6 weeks following child birth

Edinburgh Postnatal depression Scale

Secondary Outcomes

  • General well being(6 weeks following child birth)
  • Maternal Confidence(6 weeks following child birth)
  • Parent-Infant Relationship(6 weeks following child birth)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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