New program aims to ease NICU Parents' stress

NCT ID NCT07383948

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Resilient Families (R-FAM) for parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The program includes 6 guided sessions with a psychologist to help parents manage stress, stay present, and cope with uncertainty. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and if it can reduce emotional distress and improve relationships among parents. 50 parents in a relationship will be randomly assigned to either the R-FAM program or receive educational resources only.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Resilient Families (R-FAM) program: 6 guided sessions with a psychologist to learn stress management and coping skills
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical way to support parents during a stressful NICU stay, reducing anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The program requires time and commitment, and may not help everyone.

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Mass General Brigham
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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