Impact of Kangaroo Unit Hospitalization on Mother-Child Bonding
Attachment Bonding and Neonatal Hospitalization: the Impact of Hospitalization in a Kangaroo Unit
This study looks at whether staying in a Kangaroo Unit helps mothers feel closer to their newborns compared to regular hospital care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Metz) |
| Trial ID | NCT06243861 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the effects of hospitalization in a Kangaroo Unit on the mother-child bond compared to traditional post-natal care. The Kangaroo Unit provides specialized care for stable newborns while allowing mothers to stay close to their infants. The study aims to assess whether the quality of the mother-child bond is compromised in this setting. Participants will include mothers over 18 years old who are fluent in French and have no objections to participating.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers over 18 years old who are currently hospitalized in a Kangaroo Unit or a post-natal unit and are fluent in French.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced stillbirth, have significant psychological or physical disabilities, or cannot understand written French may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of maternal bonding in different care settings, potentially improving postnatal care practices.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific impacts of Kangaroo Units on bonding, similar studies have explored maternal bonding in various care settings, indicating a need for further investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 18 years of age, hospitalized in a Kangaroo Unit or in a post-natal unit, * Affiliated to a social security scheme, * fluent in French * no objection of participation Exclusion Criteria: * Patient who : * given birth to a child who was stillborn or died at birth * difficulty understanding written French * psychological incapacity (psychiatric disorder, too great a vulnerability) or physical incapacity (physical/motor disability) to answer questionnaires, * Patient under court protection, guardianship or curatorship.
Where this trial is running
Metz
- CHR Metz-Thionville/Hopital Mercy — Metz, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marie-Laure BOYE — CHR Metz Thionville
- Study coordinator: Arpiné EL NAR, PhD
- Email: arpine.el-nar@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387557766
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.