Fathers and Babies: A program to help dads and support partners

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

FAB is adapted from Mothers and Babies and uses CBT-based ideas to help manage mood and emotions. It can be offered on its own or with MB for both parents, in 9 short sessions that can be in person, online, or by text. In a longitudinal randomized setup, home visitors will be assigned to either deliver FAB (or FAB with MB) or usual practice, to see how well it works in real home-visit settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria for fathers are:

1. Must be in a fathering role with the mother of the index child (irrespective of whether he is biological father or co-residing with partner) and/or have a pregnant partner (mother of the child).
2. Be enrolled in a HV program OR have a partner (mother of the child) enrolled in an IL or TX HV program
3. Ability to speak English or Spanish
4. \>18 years old

Inclusion criteria for mothers are:

1. Be enrolled in a HV program OR have a partner (father of the child) enrolled in an IL or TX HV program
2. Ability to speak English or Spanish
3. \>18 years old
4. Must be a mother and/or are currently pregnant

Exclusion criteria for mothers are:

1. Previously completed MB within the last 12 months
2. Father does not participate in the research study

Inclusion criteria for home visitors are:

1. Employed at a HV program in Illinois or Texas
2. Have an active caseload in which they deliver HV services can include roles such as home visitors, case workers, family support specialists, Doulas, parent educators or any other role that fits within the home visiting models and roles.

Where it's running

• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Darius Tandon, PhD — Northwestern University
• Study coordinator: Jocelyne Chavez, Master of Public Health
• Email: jocelyne.chavez@northwestern.edu
• Phone: 773-503-5050

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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.