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Can a web program help parents of preemie toddlers?

NCT ID NCT05217615

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a web-based parent training program called ezParent, with or without extra telephone coaching, for parents of toddlers born very premature (before 32 weeks). Over 450 parents took part, and researchers measured changes in parenting skills, stress, and child behavior over 12 months. The goal was to see if online training and coaching can improve family outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
web-based parent training program (ezParent) with optional telephone coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an effective, scalable way to support parents of premature toddlers and reduce behavior problems.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may show only modest benefits, and the web format may not work for all families.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

452 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or legal guardian of a child that was very preterm (VPT) (gestational age \< 32 weeks) between 20 - 30 months corrected age * parent is English speaking * parent has a smartphone, tablet, or computer with Wi-Fi or wireless access to receive the digital intervention component for their assigned group. Exclusion Criteria: \- child demonstrates a profound developmental and adaptive skill impairment (standard score of 55, 3 SDs below the M, below the 1st percentile) as reported by parents on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (3rd edition) Communication or Socialization Index.

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Conditions

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Premature Birth Problem Behavior

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Parenting Parenting intervention Premature birth Problem behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

  • Ohio State University College of Nursing

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Rush University Children's Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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