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Preterm Birth's hidden toll: parental anxiety may shape Baby's brain

NCT ID NCT05734768

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: CHU de Reims Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how having a baby early (preterm) affects parents' anxiety and depression, and how that might impact the child's early thinking and social skills. Researchers will compare 60 families of preterm and full-term babies using questionnaires and developmental checks. The goal is to better understand these connections so hospitals can offer better support.

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

May 2028

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants included will be children born preterm (32 - 37 SA) and their parents, and children born at term and their parents, who meet the inclusion criteria and who have accepted to participate in the study.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Children and their parents will be included in the study in the exposed group if: * the infant is born preterm, i.e., between 32 weeks of amenorrhea (SA) and 36 SA + 6 days. * at the maternity ward of the University Hospital of Reims * the parents are older than 18 years. * parents are affiliated to a social insurance. * parents agreed to participate in the study, within 72 hours after birth Will be included in the study, in the non-exposed group, children and their parents, if: * the children is born at term, i.e., from 37 SA + 0 Days * at the maternity ward of the Reims University Hospital * parents are older than 18 years. * parents are affiliated to a social insurance. * parents agreed to participate in the study, within 72 hours after birth Exclusion Criteria: Will not be included in the study, children and their parents, if: * the infant is born from multiple pregnancy * the infant is hemodynamically unstable * the birth occured more than 72 hours ago * the infant is affected by congenital malformations * the infant is affected by severe brain lesion detected by transfontanellar ultrasound scan performed before inclusion (cystic leukomalacia, and stages III and IV of the Papille classification i.e. severe ventricular dilatation or intra-parenchymal hemorrhage) * separation from the parents and placement of the child is intended * child is born anounymously * parents with psychiatric disorders * if the mother is suffering from hemodynamic compromise * parents under guardianship * parents non-native speaking

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Locations

  • Chu Reims

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    Reims, 51092, France