Support for low-income mothers of preterm infants
Effect of Support for Low-Income Mothers of Preterm Infants on Parental Caregiving in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
NA · University of Massachusetts, Worcester · NCT06362798
This study tests if giving financial help to low-income mothers of preterm babies in the NICU can improve their ability to visit and care for their infants, which may lead to better health for both mom and baby.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 420 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Massachusetts, Worcester (other) |
| Locations | 4 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362798 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of financial transfers on low-income mothers of preterm infants who are hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). By providing financial support, the study seeks to reduce barriers that prevent these mothers from visiting their infants, thereby promoting breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care. The randomized controlled trial will involve 420 Medicaid-eligible mothers with infants born between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation. The goal is to assess whether this support can improve maternal engagement and ultimately enhance infant health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are low-income mothers eligible for Medicaid with preterm infants born between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or Spanish may not benefit from this study due to language barriers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the health and developmental outcomes of preterm infants by facilitating greater maternal involvement during critical hospitalization periods.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving outcomes for preterm infants through enhanced maternal involvement, making this approach promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mother is eligible for Medicaid insurance. * Has an infant or infants born 24 0/7-34 1/7 weeks gestation. * Mother's baby is cared for at one of the four enrolling study sites located in Massachusetts or Georgia. * Mother is eligible to breastfeed (per hospital criteria). Exclusion Criteria: * Mother is not English- or Spanish-speaking.
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia and 3 other locations
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (RECRUITING)
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
- Baystate Medical Center — Springfield, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
- UMass Memorial Medical Center — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Margaret Parker, MD — UMass Memorial Health
- Study coordinator: Margaret McConnell, PhD
- Email: mmcconne@hsph.harvard.edu
- Phone: 203-745-8321
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.
Conditions: Preterm Birth, Low, Birthweight, Extremely