Contact and relationship in the NICU for preterm babies
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how contact and relationship-building between parents and their babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can help. It is for babies born a bit early (33–36 weeks) who are now stable, and for their parents under 50.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have been born between 33 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby should weigh about 2 kilograms (around 4.4 pounds).
- Your baby must be medically stable, meaning no current life-threatening conditions.
- Your baby cannot have any birth defects, brain disorders, genetic syndromes, or other developmental issues.
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You cannot have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder or a sensory disability like vision or hearing loss, and you must not be a single parent.
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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