Training pediatricians to improve mother-child interactions

MOther-Child Interaction Assessment TRAINING for Pediatricians

This study tests a new training program for pediatricians to see if it can help mothers and their babies interact better during check-ups, which may improve child behavior and reduce maternal depression.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 3504 (estimated)
• Ages: 23 Days to 37 Days
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Lille)
• Trial ID: NCT03300713 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on the MOCITRAINING program, which aims to enhance the quality of interactions between mothers and their infants during pediatric consultations. By integrating maternal and infant care, the program assesses its impact on child behavior disorders and maternal depression in the short and medium term. Pediatricians will be trained to implement this approach effectively, with the goal of improving overall parent-child relationships. The study includes mothers and their infants during the first month after birth, ensuring a supportive environment for both parties.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are mothers with their infants aged one month, who are able to read French and provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with preterm infants, twins, or children with specific somatic diagnoses affecting their behavior.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of mother-child interactions and reduce behavioral issues in children.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies focusing on parent-child interaction training have shown promising results in improving child behavior outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Each child will be included WITH his biological mother at the first-month visit after birth.
* Age: 1 month + / - 15 days (child), accompanied by his biological mother
* Mother able to read French;
* Signed consent letter after complete information of parents about the MOCITRAINING study, its principle, advantages and disadvantages.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preterm babies.
* Children from a twin or multiple pregnancy.
* Children with somatic diagnosis explaining the presence of digestive, sleeping or interactional disorders.
* Refusal to participate after clear information about the study;
* Refusal to sign the consent letter;
* Refusal to be informed of a diagnostic hypothesis;
* Participants not covered by the Social Security system;
* Participants incapable of consenting or under legal protection (guardianship or curatorship).

Where this trial is running

Lille

• CHU — Lille, France (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Renaud Jardri, MD, PhD — University Hospital, Lille
• Study coordinator: Renaud Jardri, MD,PhD

Conditions: Child Behavior Disorders, Mother-child Relations, Depression, Postpartum, Mass screening, Pediatrician training