New program aims to ease emotional pain for NICU parents
NCT ID NCT06239571
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a new program called Resilient Families for parents whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The goal is to reduce emotional distress like depression, anxiety, and stress, and improve the couple's relationship. Ten parent couples are taking part in the study to see if the program is helpful and practical.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Adult parent/legal guardian (and/or their partner) of a baby admitted to the NICU within past week (age ≥ 18) * Currently in an intimate relationship and will live with baby after NICU discharge * At least one dyad member is emotionally distressed (HADS \>7 on depression or anxiety subscale) * English fluency/literacy * Ability and willingness to participate via live video Exclusion Criteria: * Baby is expected to pass away (as determined by medical team) * Current, untreated psychosis or substance dependence/abuse * Current self-report of suicidal ideation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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