Including parents in medical rounds in the NICU
Effects of Parents Included in Decision-making During Medical Round in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Cross-over Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if including parents in medical rounds in the NICU can improve communication, help them bond with their babies, and reduce their anxiety and increase satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nagano Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Azumino, Nagano) |
| Trial ID | NCT05717075 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of integrating parents into medical rounds in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It aims to assess the feasibility of this approach and its impact on family-centered care, parent-infant bonding, and parental anxiety and satisfaction. Participants will engage in a structured 'Parents Round' for two weeks, followed by a comparison period without this intervention. The study seeks to enhance communication between healthcare staff and parents during discussions about the infant's care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include infants in the NICU expected to stay for more than one month and their parents or partners.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a prolonged NICU stay or whose parents are unable to participate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of care and emotional well-being for both parents and infants in the NICU.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar family-centered care approaches, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Infants in the NICU and their parents/partner * Infants who are expected to stay in the NICU for more than one month in the future at consent Exclusion Criteria: no exclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Azumino, Nagano
- Nagano Children's Hospital — Azumino, Nagano, Japan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: +81-263-73-6700 Itoshima, MD — Nagano Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ryo Itoshima, MD
- Email: ryitos@utu.fi
- Phone: +358449515869
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.