New study tackles mom's stress and food needs to boost baby bonding
NCT ID NCT07101757
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to help mothers of babies in intensive care cope with depression, anxiety, and stress while also addressing basic needs like food and housing. About 200 caregivers of infants up to 6 months old will receive emotional support and referrals to community resources. The goal is to improve the bond between caregiver and baby and reduce family hardship.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study will include adult caregivers (18 years or older) who speak English or Spanish and have infants aged 0-6 months hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital. Caregivers must be willing to participate in study activities. Those without primary custody, living outside Texas, or previously enrolled in the study will not be eligible
- Ages
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18 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of young infants (0-6 months of age) hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital intensive care or acute care units. * English or Spanish speaking caregiver. * Age of caregiver ≥ 18 years old. * Caregiver willing to complete study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers who do not have primary custody. * Caregivers who live outside of Texas (due to lack of Houston Food Bank resources outside of Texas). * Children in CPS custody. * Caregiver is not the primary caregiver. * Previous enrollment in this study. * Neonates who are non-viable
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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