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N/A N=38 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up and Depression Treatment

Maternal Depression · Child Behavior Problem

Enrolled (actual)
38
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression Score — 6.70; 6.98 units on a scale — p=.85

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch up (Behavioral); Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch up Plus Depression Treatment (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 2+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Primary completion
Oct 2024

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression Score
6.70; 6.98 .85
PRIMARY
Change in Early Childhood Screening Assessment (ECSA) Score
10.12; 8.67 0.45

Summary

Maternal depression influences the development of children's behavior problems and vice versa; however most interventions singularly address maternal depression or children's behavior problems rather than both. This project assesses the efficacy of an intervention that treats both mothers and children in an integrated manner. Effects are expected to disrupt the reciprocal relations that perpetuate maternal and child mental health problems over time.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Mothers 18 years of age or older with heightened depressive symptoms as determined by a score of 5 or higher on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
  • Biological children (of mothers described above) between 2 and 4 years old with heightened behavior problems as determined by a score of at least 3 in at least 1 domain of functioning on the Impairment Rating Scales
  • English- or Spanish-speaking

Exclusion Criteria

  • Self-reported history of psychosis or active suicidality as defined by self-report of a specific suicide plan or recent attempt
  • Child diagnosis of autism
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05096611). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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