NCT07437131 Community-Partnered Doula Support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Families
| NCT ID | NCT07437131 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island |
| Condition | Infant Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pairing families who have a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a community doula improves stress. The main questions it aims to answer are: Researchers will compare stress levels among families with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit who are paired with a community doula compared to those who receive standard care. Participants will: Complete baseline surveys and physical assessments (blood pressure and blood sample collection) and again after six weeks If they are randomized to receive doula support, they will meet with the doula weekly to receive additional parental support for six weeks
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * baby admitted to NICU at Women and Infants Hospital * anticipated NICU stay greater than or equal to 2 weeks * English or Spanish speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Infant anticipated stay \< 2 weeks