Fast Facts
Mothers who have given birth in the last 4 months and are experiencing postpartum depression
18+ years old
Compensation
up to $595
Conducted in
Pittsburgh, PA
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to understand how mothers and their babies respond to one another and how that is related to postpartum mood.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Women ages 18+
- Experiencing postpartum depression
- Have given birth in the last 4 months
- Is the biological mother of an infant
Lives in or around Pittsburgh, PA
This study involves in-person visits conduct in the participant’s homes:
- The first home visit occurs when the baby is about 3 months old and will take about 2.5 hours.
- During this visit, we will ask about mood and psychiatric history, and then mom and baby will play together.
- During the play, mom and baby will wear caps, like swim caps, that have fiber optic cables to measure light signals at the scalp.
- Participants will be filmed while they play and talk so we can code emotions and behaviors later.
- When the baby is about 6 and 9 months old, we will return to their home for shorter visits of approximately 1.5 hours.
- These visits will be fairly similar to the first one, with an interview and filmed mother-baby play while wearing the caps.
Aa a participant, you can receive compensation up to $595.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.