Improving parent involvement in neonatal intensive care units
Official title: Equity for Parent Presence and Participation in Caregiving in the NICU
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10978592 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what helps or makes it hard for parents to be with their preterm babies in the NICU, especially how these factors change over time and relate to different backgrounds, so we can find better ways to support parents and improve their babies' health and development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $653,397 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD113525-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10978592 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of preterm infants admitted to the NICU, particularly those from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a preterm infant or those whose infants are not admitted to the NICU may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers and facilitators that affect parent presence and participation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for preterm infants. It aims to identify how these factors change over time and how they relate to race and socioeconomic status. By using a longitudinal approach, the study will assess the impact of parent involvement on the clinical outcomes and neurodevelopment of infants. The findings could help develop strategies to enhance parent participation, ultimately improving care for vulnerable infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for preterm infants by fostering greater parent involvement in their care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that enhancing parent involvement in NICU settings can lead to better outcomes for infants, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nist, Marliese D — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Nist, Marliese D
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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.