Mother-to-infant Bonding and Prematurity Are Associated With Sensory Processing at 12 Months of Age

Establishing a strong bond between mother and infant is crucial for fostering healthy relationships in the future. This research sought to investigate the correlation between mother-to-infant bonding and sensory processing, as well as the connection between prematurity and sensory processing in 12-month-old infants.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Sensory Disorder; Preterm; Attachment Disorder
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: Assessment

Detailed Description

At the age of four months, mothers will utilize the Mother-Infant Attachment Scale (MIBS) to evaluate the bonding between themselves and their infants. Subsequently, at 12 months old, the sensory processing abilities of the infants will be assessed using the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI). The study will encompass both preterm and term-born children.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 42

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Erzurum, Turkey
    • Erzurum Technical University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Preterm and term children aged 12 months

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

preterm children with a gestational age <34 weeks Term children with a gestational age between 37 and 41 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• infants with chromosomal defects, metabolic or neuromuscular disease,
• hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, congenital heart disease,

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Preterm; preterm infants with gestational age <34 weeks	Behavioral: Assessment; Sensory processing skills of children in the preterm and term groups will be evaluated. Additionally, the attachment between mother and baby will be evaluated.
Term; term infants with gestational age >37 weeks	Behavioral: Assessment; Sensory processing skills of children in the preterm and term groups will be evaluated. Additionally, the attachment between mother and baby will be evaluated.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale	The Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale is a tool designed for evaluating mother-infant bonding. Comprising 10 items on a 4-point scale, this scale yields a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores on the scale are indicative of poorer mother-to-infant bonding.	15 minutes
Test of Sensory Functions in Infants	The test consists of 24 items divided into five subtests: sensory processing and reactivity. subtests include: deep pressure, adaptive motor functions, visual-tactile integration, ocular-motor control, and vestibular stimulation. By observing the baby's response, items are scored from negative to normal according to the criteria provided; Items are given 0, 1 or 2 points depending on the baby's reaction.	30 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Gazi University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): April 21, 2023
• Primary Completion (Actual): November 21, 2023
• Study Completion (Actual): January 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 22, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): January 31, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): January 31, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 22, 2024
• Last Verified: January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Sensation Disorders
• Other Study ID Numbers: E-77082166-604.01.02-639350

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No