Can a doula in the NICU ease Parents' trauma?
NCT ID NCT06521398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether providing doula support and care coordination to parents of preterm babies in the NICU can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. Twenty English-speaking mothers of babies born before 34 weeks are being recruited. The doula helps connect families to mental health and medical services, and continues support after the baby leaves the hospital.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Doula support and care coordination
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve mental health for parents of preterm babies in the NICU.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is supportive, not medical, so it may not reduce severe mental health conditions.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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