Analysis of Mother-child Interaction and Regulation of Candidate Genes of Stress Signaling Pathways in Mature Infants

Plain-language summary

This observational study examined the relationship between mother-child interaction and the regulation of candidate genes in stress signaling pathways in mature (38-41 weeks) newborns. Healthy first-born infants who were not separated from their mother in the first three hours after birth were included. This no-intervention study had no assigned phase and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

University of Cologne

Intervention

no intervention

Start date

7/18/2019

Estimated completion

12/30/2020

Countries

Germany

Related genes

Locations

• Cologne, Germany

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* mature newborn (38 to 41 weeks of gestational age)
* first child
* no separation of mother and child for three hours after birth
* informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* multiples
* malformations or syndromes in the infant
* maternal psychological or severe physical illness