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Video calls may ease the stress of having a newborn in intensive care

NCT ID NCT06252883

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cook County Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving parents of NICU babies regular video calls (2-3 times a week) in addition to standard phone updates can reduce their stress and anxiety. Half of the parents receive the video calls; the other half get only routine updates. Stress levels are measured through questionnaires over an 8-week period. The goal is to see if seeing their baby on video helps parents feel more connected and less anxious.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
serial bedside video call communication via Doximity app on iPad
What this could lead to
If effective, regular video calls could become a simple, low-cost way to ease stress and strengthen bonding for parents of hospitalized newborns.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (70 participants) at a single center, so results may not apply widely. Stress is subjective and questionnaires may not capture all effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STRESS

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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