RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06353243

Bilateral Infant Stimulation Study

Pilot of the Bilateral Infant Stimulation Study (BLISS): A Parent Provided Positive-Touch Intervention Targeting Stress in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU)

Sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Feb 26, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Preterm Birth Parent-Child Relations Stress Reaction Hospitalism in Children

Summary

This study will investigate stress that parents of children admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience. Investigation of a novel intervention of using bilateral alternating stimulation to reduce parental stress and anxiety and increase bonding/attachment in NICU. Evaluate parental stress and feelings of bonding using surveys before and after the intervention. Intervention will be done at neonate's bedside while admitted to the NICU. Vital sign data will be collected as a marker of parent and neonate's stress response during the intervention.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Bilateral alternating stimulation for people with hospitalism in children, parent-child relations, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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