Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Mothers 6 to 12 Months After Their Participation in the Mother-baby Groups of the HUGS Study

NCT07017621 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: RC31/21/0166-ancillaire2024-A02604-43
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 16
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 3

Brief Summary

The HUGS-QUALI study is a qualitative investigation that explores the experiences of mothers who participated in HUGS mother-baby therapy groups. Conducted 6 to 12 months after the intervention, the study aims to understand how this culturally adapted therapy influences the bond between mothers and their infants and affects their daily lives. By collecting detailed personal stories through in-depth interviews, the study seeks to understand if the adapted HUGS program effectively support French mothers in improving their interactions with their babies, when facing postpartum depression.

Conditions

Postnatal Depression; Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Keywords

Postpartum Depression; mother-child interaction; early intervention; mother-baby interaction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Qualitative Analysis of Maternal Narratives Reflecting the Impact of the Intervention on the Mother-Infant Relationship

  Qualitative thematic analysis of interview transcripts (no specific scale nor questionnaire) the semi directive interview guideline is confidential. Each interview will undergo multiple readings to identify emerging themes and sub-themes. The thematic framework will be validated through coding triangulation to ensure consistency and reliability of the findings.

  6 to 12 months after completion of the HUGS mother-baby therapy groups.

Study Arms (1)

Mother-baby group who received the HUGS therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study participants are drawn from a clinical cohort of mothers who attended HUGS mother-baby groups at specialized maternity centers in France. Specifically, they represent patients from Toulouse University Hospital (Paule de Viguier Maternity), Joseph Ducuing Maternity in Toulouse, and Bordeaux Maternity. These women, must have completed the follow-up of the original HUGS study.

You may qualify if:

• Women who participated in the HUGS mother-baby groups of the HUGS study (at various recruitment sites: Toulouse University Hospital (Paule de Viguier Maternity), Joseph Ducuing Maternity in Toulouse, and Bordeaux Maternity) and who have completed their follow-up as part of the original study.

You may not qualify if:

• Women refusing to participate in the study.
• Women who did not participate in the HUGS group of the HUGS study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital, Toulouse: lead

Study Sites (3)

Paule De Viguier Hospital

Toulouse, Occitanie, 31300, France

RECRUITING

Bordeaux Public Hospital

Bordeaux, France

RECRUITING

Joseph Ducuing

Toulouse, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Carole GENTILLEAU

CONTACT

05 61 77 13 15; gentilleau.c@chu-toulouse.Fr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 20, 2025
• First Posted: June 12, 2025
• Study Start: February 4, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 4, 2026
• Study Completion: February 4, 2026
• Last Updated: June 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

FR (3)