More time with parents in the NICU may reduce stress

NCT ID NCT02901665

First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether asking parents to spend at least 4 hours a day in the NICU improves outcomes for both parents and babies. Researchers measured stress, breastfeeding rates, and how long babies stayed in the hospital. The study included 191 infants and their families.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60148, United States

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