Mothers share their stories: did therapy groups help after baby blues?
NCT ID NCT07017621
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study interviewed 12 mothers who had participated in HUGS mother-baby therapy groups for postpartum depression. The goal was to understand how the program affected their bond with their baby and their daily lives, 6 to 12 months later. Researchers used in-depth interviews to collect personal stories and identify common themes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
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.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Women refusing to participate in the study. * Women who did not participate in the HUGS group of the HUGS study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bordeaux Public Hospital
Bordeaux, France
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Hopital Maison Blanche
Reims, France
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Joseph Ducuing
Toulouse, France
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Paule De Viguier Hospital
Toulouse, Occitanie, 31300, France
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