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

NCT ID NCT06252883

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 60 days

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Newborns with 7 days or more of NICU stay Exclusion Criteria: Infant with * intrauterine drug exposure * major critical congenital cardiac anomaly * major neurologic anomaly * chromosomal disorder.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Stress

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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