Support for low-income mothers of preterm infants in the NICU
Effect of support for low-income mothers of preterm infants on parental caregiving in the NICU
This study is looking at whether giving financial help to low-income moms with preterm babies in the NICU can make it easier for them to care for their little ones and feel better overall, and it will compare this approach to regular care with 420 moms participating.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how providing financial support to low-income mothers of preterm infants can improve their ability to engage in caregiving while their babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The study will compare the effects of financial transfers against standard care in a randomized control trial involving 420 mothers. By alleviating financial burdens, the research aims to enhance maternal presence, participation in infant care, and overall mental health, which are crucial for the development of preterm infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income mothers with infants born between 25-33 weeks of gestation who are currently hospitalized in a NICU.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the income criteria or have infants outside the specified gestational age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for preterm infants by enabling more mothers to participate in essential caregiving activities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that financial support can positively impact maternal engagement and infant health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parker, Margaret Graham Kemper — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Parker, Margaret Graham Kemper
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 below.