Comparing two programs to improve mental health in infants of substance-involved mothers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two programs, Breaking the Cycle (BTC) and Maxxine Wright (MW), in supporting substance-involved mothers and their children. The BTC program includes an infant mental health component, while the MW program focuses primarily on the mothers. The study will assess outcomes such as infant mental health, maternal stress, and the quality of mother-child relationships over a two-year period. By comparing these two approaches, the trial seeks to identify which program better supports both maternal and child well-being.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* receiving services at either BTC or MW
* having a child under the age of 6 years
* being able to answer a questionnaire in English

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• Maxxine Wright Community Health Centre
  Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• Mothercraft, Breaking the Cycle
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nicole Racine, PhD, C.Psych
• Email: nracine2@uottawa.ca
• Phone: 403-992-7869

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.