Literacy program for families in the neonatal ICU
The Effect of Reach Out and Read on Home Literacy Scores, Parental Stress, and Parent-Infant Bonding in the Neonatal ICU
This study tests whether a literacy program can help families with preterm infants in the NICU feel less stressed and bond better with their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 14 Days |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT06002360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the Reach Out and Read program's impact on infants and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The study aims to assess the needs for literacy interventions by measuring baseline home literacy scores and to analyze the effects of the program on parental stress and parent-infant bonding through standardized questionnaires. Participants will complete assessments at enrollment, at 36 weeks corrected gestational age, and at 3 months corrected age to track changes over time. The study focuses on families with infants born preterm, specifically between 24 and 33 weeks of gestation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are families of infants born between 24 and 33 weeks of gestation who primarily speak English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients with severe clinical instability in their infants, who are unlikely to survive to 36 weeks gestation, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance parent-infant bonding and reduce parental stress, ultimately improving family dynamics and literacy outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with literacy interventions in similar populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Families of subjects born between 24w0d and 33w6d gestation * Primary language is English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Severe clinical instability such that the principal investigators do not think the infant will survive to 36 weeks gestation
Where this trial is running
Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington Medical Center NICU — Seattle, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Devin McKissic — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Devin McKissic
- Email: devinam@uw.edu
- Phone: (206) 300-1239
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.