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Optimizing Sleep Maternal-Offspring Bonding and Sleep in the Maternity Ward

This study wants to understand how different types of baby cribs used in maternity wards can affect new mums and their newborns. We're looking at 'co-sleeping' cribs, which let babies sleep right next to their mothers, compared to standard hospital cribs. The main goals are to see if co-sleeping cribs improve sleep quality for both mum and baby, reduce stress for the mother, and help them bond. We'll use special devices to track sleep and ask mums to fill out questionnaires about their sleep, mood, and how they feel about their baby. Women taking part will be new mothers who have recently given birth, are breastfeeding, and don't have any major health issues, ensuring we get clear results about the cribs themselves.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens

Enrolment target

132

Start

16 Feb 2026

Estimated completion

01 Aug 2027

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What is this study about?

When new mums and their babies are in the maternity ward, getting good rest is really important for everyone's health and happiness. It also helps mothers and babies form a strong connection, or 'bond', which is vital for the baby's development. This study is all about understanding if a specific type of baby bed, called a 'co-sleeping' crib (sometimes called a 'co-dodo' crib), can make a difference.

Co-sleeping cribs are designed to let the baby sleep very close to the mother's bed, almost as if they're in the same bed but still in their own safe space. We want to see if using these cribs improves how well both the mother and baby sleep during their time in the hospital. We're also interested in whether these cribs help mothers feel less stressed and strengthen the special bond they develop with their newborn baby.

To find this out, we'll compare two groups of new mothers: one group will use the co-sleeping crib, and the other will use a standard baby crib. By carefully looking at their sleep patterns and asking mums about their experiences, we hope to learn if co-sleeping cribs offer real benefits in these important early days.

Key takeaways

This study compares co-sleeping cribs vs. standard cribs in maternity wards.
It aims to see if co-sleeping improves mum and baby's sleep and bonding.
Participation involves using a specific crib and wearing sleep trackers.
Mothers will also fill out questionnaires about their well-being.
The study helps understand better care for new mothers and babies.
Taking part is voluntary and won't affect your medical care.

Who may be eligible?

To be able to take part in this study, you need to be over 18 years old and planning to have a natural, vaginal birth. You should also be choosing to breastfeed your baby exclusively. This study is for mothers having one baby, not twins or more, and you shouldn't have any past problems with your sleep. You’ll also need to be able to understand and speak French, or have someone close to you who can help with this, and be covered by the social security system.

Your baby needs to have been born full-term, which means at 37 weeks of pregnancy or later. They shouldn't have any major medical problems that would need them to be in a special unit, and you shouldn't have had an emergency C-section or serious health issues after birth. Also, you cannot be taking any medicines or substances like alcohol that might affect your sleep.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you over 18 years old?
Are you planning a natural (vaginal) birth?
Are you choosing to breastfeed exclusively?
Is this a single pregnancy (not twins or more)?
Did you give birth at 37 weeks or later, and is your baby healthy?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you'll be randomly put into one of two groups. This is like flipping a coin – you'll either receive a co-sleeping crib or a standard crib for your baby to use in the maternity ward. We won't choose for you, it's completely by chance.

During your stay in the maternity ward, both you and your baby will wear small devices called actimeters. These are like little watches that quietly track your sleep and activity without disturbing you. We'll also ask you to fill out some questionnaires. These will ask about how well you're sleeping, how stressed you might feel, your risk of feeling down after birth (post-partum depression), and how you feel you're bonding with your baby. All these steps will happen during your hospital stay, so there's no need for extra visits after you go home.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer some benefits, such as contributing valuable information that could help improve maternity care for future mothers and babies. While there are no known direct risks from using either crib type, wearing the small sleep trackers and filling out questionnaires are simple and shouldn't cause any harm or discomfort. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you have the right to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

CHU Amiens Picardie
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Amiens, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'co-sleeping' crib?

It's a baby crib that attaches to the side of your bed, allowing your baby to sleep very close to you while still in their own safe space.

Will I know which type of crib I get?

Yes, once you're in the study, you will be told whether you'll be using a co-sleeping crib or a standard crib.

What do the sleep trackers (actimeters) do?

They're small devices worn on your wrist or ankle that quietly measure your sleep patterns and activity levels without you having to do anything.

How long will I be involved in the study?

Your participation will be during your stay in the maternity ward after you've given birth.

Does taking part affect my medical care?

No, whether you participate or not will not affect your medical care or treatment in any way.

How to find out more

Pierre TOURNEUX, Pr

tourneux.pierre@chu-amiens.fr 33+322088051 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.