Exploring how postpartum depression affects Black mothers and their infants' emotional development.
Understanding the Intergenerational Transmission of Risk in Black Mother-Infant Dyads: Postpartum Depression, Physiological Synchrony, and Infant Regulatory Development
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY · NIH-10997476
This study looks at how postpartum depression affects Black mothers and their babies, exploring how a mother's feelings can impact her baby's emotional growth and responses, while also considering the challenges they face, like racial discrimination.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ALBANY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10997476 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of postpartum depression on Black mothers and their infants, focusing on how these mothers' emotional states influence their infants' ability to regulate emotions and physiological responses. The study will analyze mother-infant interactions to understand the synchronization of their physiological states and how this affects the infants' emotional development. By examining factors such as racial discrimination and collective coping, the research aims to identify both risks and protective factors that influence these dynamics. The study will involve a sample of 120 participants drawn from a larger longitudinal study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black mothers in the postpartum period who may be experiencing depressive symptoms and their infants.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or who are not in the postpartum period may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support strategies for Black mothers experiencing postpartum depression, ultimately enhancing their infants' emotional and regulatory development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that maternal mental health significantly affects child development, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
ALBANY, UNITED STATES
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY — ALBANY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ARMAH, ANNABELLE — STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
- Study coordinator: ARMAH, ANNABELLE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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