Improving care for preterm infants through parent-led interventions.
Official title: Implementation of an Evidence Based Parentally Administered Intervention for Preterm Infants.
Funded at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin · NIH-10810826 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program called H-HOPE that supports the growth and development of preterm babies in the NICU by involving parents in fun activities with their little ones, and it aims to see how well this program works in different hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $582,612 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD098095-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10810826 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preterm infants receiving care in neonatal intensive care units.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not preterm or those who do not require NICU care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing a proven behavioral intervention called H-HOPE, which supports the development of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The intervention includes auditory, tactile, visual, and vestibular stimulation to enhance early brain maturation and health. Parents are actively involved through guidance and support to engage with their infants both in the NICU and after discharge. The study aims to assess how well this intervention can be integrated into various NICUs and its effectiveness in improving infant growth and reducing healthcare costs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved developmental outcomes for preterm infants and reduced healthcare costs associated with their care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive outcomes with similar early intervention approaches for preterm infants, indicating a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White-Traut, Rosemary C — Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: White-Traut, Rosemary C
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.