Testing newborn–mother synchrony at home using remote monitoring

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

The study will enroll 30 mother–newborn pairs to collect physiological and behavioral data in the home using wearable and other remote monitoring devices. Researchers will measure heart rate variability in mothers alongside synchronized behavioral observations of mother and baby to characterize moment-to-moment interaction. Participants must speak Finnish, have an Android smartphone, and the newborn must be under one month of age and cleared as healthy from the birth hospitalization. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and data quality of remote monitoring in a natural home environment and to explore links between maternal heart rate variability and postpartum depressive symptoms.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria, mothers:

* ability to participate in Finnish
* Android smart phone available

Inclusion Criteria, newborns:

* received informed consent from both parents/guardians
* the newborn's health has been stated normal during hospital stay
* the newborn is \< 1-month of age

Exclusion Criteria, both (mother and newborn):

Not meeting the inclusion criteria

Where it's running

• Turku University Hospital
  Turku, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anna Axelin, Professor
• Email: anmaax@utu.fi
• Phone: +358405029905

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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.