NICU study aims to tackle housing and job insecurity for preterm infant families

NCT ID NCT06582147

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called WE CARE in the NICU, which screens families of preterm babies for unmet social needs like housing or job insecurity and provides referrals to community resources. About 882 mothers and their preterm infants (born before 34 weeks) will take part. The goal is to see if this approach helps families get the support they need, potentially improving the babies' long-term health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Social determinants of health screening and referral program (WE CARE)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that screening for social needs in the NICU helps families get resources, potentially improving long-term health for preterm infants.

What could go wrong

This is an early implementation study, not testing a drug. It may not prove that the program directly improves health outcomes, and results may vary across hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital at Montefiore

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Michigan

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Denver Health Hospital Authority

    Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

  • Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. DBA UF Health Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States

  • Temple University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States