Preterm birth, parent stress, and child mental health
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows up on families who were already in an earlier research project about preterm birth. It looks at how parents' stress during pregnancy and after birth might affect their child's mental health as they grow up.
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Who can take part
- You and your child were part of the earlier study that started at the 24th week of pregnancy.
- You were at least 18 years old when you joined that study.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition like schizophrenia or psychosis.
- You do not have a history of drug abuse.
- You do not have a severe neurological disorder (like a major brain or nerve problem).
- Your baby was born alive (no stillbirth).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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