Could a gentler ICU environment boost brain development in heart babies?

NCT ID NCT05885113

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a behavioral program called Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP) for newborns with complex congenital heart disease. The program aims to reduce stress from the hospital environment by supporting parent involvement, creating a soothing setting, and adjusting care to each infant's cues. Researchers will compare medical and developmental outcomes for infants who receive this care versus standard care, looking at hospital stay length, feeding, growth, and parent well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP)
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could reduce developmental delays and improve long-term outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires staff training and may not be feasible in all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DELAY INFANT DEVELOPMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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