Community-Partnered Doula Support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Families
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
60 participants
Mar 10, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pairing families who have a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a community doula improves stress. The main questions it aims to answer are: Researchers will compare stress levels among families with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit who are paired with a community doula compared to those who receive standard care. Participants will: Complete baseline surveys and physical assessments (blood pressure and blood sample collection) and again after six weeks If they are randomized to receive doula support, they will meet with the doula weekly to receive additional parental support for six weeks
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- baby admitted to NICU at Women and Infants Hospital
- anticipated NICU stay greater than or equal to 2 weeks
- English or Spanish speaking
Exclusion Criteria1
- Infant anticipated stay < 2 weeks
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Interventions
The doula intervention will be delivered by a dedicated postpartum NICU doula. The postpartum doula will provide one-on-one support at least weekly for a period of six weeks, to intensively engage and support participants, reinforce health behavior education, and screen for and help families to access quality medical care, mental health and social needs support.
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NCT07437131