Extended Kangaroo Mother Care for Mothers of Low Birthweight Infants

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 investigates whether extended admission to a Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward can reduce postpartum depression in mothers of low birthweight infants in a low-resource setting. The study compares the effects of more than 2 days of KMC support against standard care on maternal mental health and infant neurodevelopmental outcomes. It also aims to identify barriers to KMC practice and assess the prevalence of paternal depression. The trial will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of KMC admission following NICU discharge.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

-AIM #1-2 and #5

Newborns who are:

1. Birthweight between 1000-2000gm
2. Admitted to the Women and Newborn Hospital-University Teaching Hospital (WNH-UTH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) \>48hrs ago
3. Stable preterm eligible for receiving KMC at the KMC Ward

And their mothers who are -

4\. 16+ years of age (Mother)

5\. Residing within Lusaka Province with no intensions to relocate in the coming 18 months

* AIM #3

  1. Parents (mothers and fathers) whose newborn has been enrolled in the study
  2. Trusted family member or friend of the mother whose newborns is enrolled into the study
  3. 16+ years of age (mothers and fathers)
  4. 18+ years of age (family members)
* AIM # 4:

  1. Fathers whose newborn has been enrolled into the study
  2. 16+ years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* AIM #1-2 and #5

  1. Mothers who are on treatment for depression and/or anxiety
  2. Mothers who did not consent
  3. Underage mothers (16-17 years of age) whose parent(s) has not provided consent for their participation in the study
* AIM #3

  1\) Family members of parents who do not consent to study participation
* AIM # 4:

  1. Fathers who are on treatment for depression and/or anxiety
  2. Fathers who did not provide informed consent
  3. Underage fathers (16-17 years of age) whose parent(s) has not provided consent for their participation in the study

Where it's running

• Women and Newborn Hospital - University Teaching Hospitals
  Lusaka, Zambia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Albert Manasyan, MD, MPH — Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
• Study coordinator: Albert Manasyan, MD, MPH
• Email: albert.manasyan@cidrz.org
• Phone: +260976448994

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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.