More parent time in NICU may reduce stress and boost breastfeeding
NCT ID NCT02901665
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether telling NICU parents to be present at least 4 hours a day (instead of 'come as you can') improves outcomes. Researchers measured stress, breastfeeding, and how long babies stayed in the hospital. 191 families took part, and the goal was to see if a simple policy change could make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Family-centered care intervention (expectation of minimum 4 hours/day parent presence)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simply encouraging more parent time in the NICU reduces stress and improves outcomes for babies and families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study without a control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to other hospitals. It only measures short-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 60148, United States
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