Understanding parental well-being after childbirth in Switzerland
Stress Of Co-parents Related to A Traumatic Experience of Birth Across Switzerland
This study looks at how new parents in Switzerland feel and cope during the first year after having a baby to see how postnatal care can be improved.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | School of Health Sciences Geneva Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Geneva and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06886841 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study investigates the health and well-being of mothers and their co-parents during the first year after childbirth in Switzerland. Participants will complete four online questionnaires at various intervals: shortly after birth, and at 2, 6, and 12 months postpartum. The study aims to address the gaps in postnatal care by assessing mental distress, physical pain, and overall quality of life for both mothers and their partners. The findings are intended to inform policy and improve postnatal care practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include mothers who have recently given birth and their designated partners living with them at the time of birth.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria, such as those who refuse to participate or cannot provide informed consent, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to enhanced postnatal care practices that better support the mental and physical health of new parents.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on co-parent well-being post-childbirth, studies on maternal mental health have shown promising results, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Women who give birth in a participating maternity unit or birth center during the study period. * Partner of a participating women: the partner must be designated by the mother, live with her at the time of birth, and only one partner can be included per mother. * Gestational age at birth: ≥22+0 weeks and/or birthweight ≥500 grams * Age: Participants must be 14 years or older. * Language Proficiency: Participants must have sufficient proficiency in one of Switzerland's main official languages (German, French, Italian) or English to ensure accurate communication and comprehension of study materials. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Inability to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Geneva and 1 other locations
- Haute Ecole de Santé Genève — Geneva, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences — Winterthur, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laurent Gaucher, RM, PhD — Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland.
- Study coordinator: Laurent GAUCHER, PhD
- Email: laurent.gaucher@hesge.ch
- Phone: +41 22 558 68 96
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.