Three-Part Program for Parents With Premature Infants

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Premature Birth

In brief

This study evaluated the efficacy of a comprehensive, three-part program for parents of premature infants. This program was designed to improve development in preterm children and includes an educational video, tests to evaluate the child's strengths and abilities, and instruction in infant massage.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00056680

Run by

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

People needed

173

Starts

2001-07-01

Expected to finish

2006-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-06-20

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Infants born < 37 weeks gestational age
• Mothers 18 years of age or older
• African American

You may not qualify if…

• Infants with chromosomal abnormalities or other genetic syndromes
• Mothers with positive postpartum toxicology screens
• Infants destined for foster care
• Note: age limits for infants refer to post-conceptual age (not actual age)

Where it is running

• Children's National Medical Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
• Washington Hospital Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
• University of Maryland Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• Mercy Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• The Pennsylvania State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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