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Talking therapy for NICU parents may boost premature babies' futures

NCT ID NCT03906435

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for parents of very premature infants in the NICU can reduce feelings of child vulnerability and improve the child's development. Parents in the intervention group receive five CBT sessions during and after the NICU stay. The trial measures changes in parent perceptions and child outcomes over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could provide a simple, non-drug way to support parents and potentially improve developmental outcomes for premature infants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The therapy may not significantly change parent perceptions or child development, and results may not apply to all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression developmental disability mental disorder Personality Disorders Premature Birth Psychotic Disorders substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEVELOPMENT, CHILD MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE (E.G., DEPRESSION, PSYCHOSIS, PERSONALITY DISORDER, SUBSTANCE ABUSE) PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS PREMATURE INFANT

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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