Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at Parkland Hospital
- Your baby was born at or before 30.6 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby survived to at least 33 weeks of pregnancy
- You (and/or your baby’s parent) can speak English or Spanish
- The child does not have major birth defects
- Your family is not involved with Child Protective Services or foster care (and it’s not a case of a sibling already in this PreVNT study)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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