Long-term Outcomes of Parent-Infant Psychotherapy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Long-term Outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial of Parent-Infant Psychotherapy for Parents with Mental Health Problems and their Young Infants
IRAS ID
150187
Contact name
Michelle Sleed
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Anna Freud Centre
Research summary
This study is a longitudinal follow-up of a sample of mothers and children who participated in a randomised controlled trial of Parent-Infant Psychotherapy (PIP) during the child's first year of life. The original trial was conducted between 2005 and 2010, and investigated outcomes for parents who were identified as having mental health difficulties and their infants. Mother-infant dyads participating in the trial were randomly allocated to either the PIP group or Treatment as Usual when the infants were under 12 months of age, and outcomes were assessed at baseline, and then 6-months and 12-months after treatment allocation. The results of this trial are currently being prepared for dissemination. In this proposed next phase, the mothers and children will be followed-up between 4 and 9 years after entering the trial. Outcomes will be assessed in terms of the child’s behaviour and maternal well-being and mental health.
REC name
London - Brent Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/LO/0617
Date of REC Opinion
29 Jul 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion