N/A
Completed N=191
Impact of Increased Parent Presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Parent & Infant Outcomes
Family Relationship · Stress · Breastfeeding · Bottle Feeding
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02901665 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
191
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2026
Primary outcomePrimary: Parent Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PSS: NICU) — 2.86; 2.48; 3.19; 2.23 score on a scale — p==0.006
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare parent and infant outcomes and unit outcomes pre and post a planned unit-wide intervention aimed at increasing parent presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The FCC intervention will consist of communicating an expectation that all NICU parents be present at minimum 4 hours/day versus the current practice of telling families to "come as much as they can" that has resulted in inconsistent parent presence.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Parent Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PSS: NICU) |
2.86; 2.48; 3.19; 2.23; 2.8; 2.14 | =0.006 sig |
| PRIMARY Infant Salivary Cortisol |
5.3; 1.79; 1.93; 1.46 | 0.03 sig |
| PRIMARY Family Visiting Rate |
6.19; 6.71 | 0.49 |
| SECONDARY Length of Stay in Days |
48.2; 45.4 | 0.79 |
| SECONDARY Parent Kangaroo Care Rate |
0.11; 0.15 | 0.55 |
| SECONDARY Mothers Breastfeeding Rate |
28; 29 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Less than 2 weeks of age
- Must be admitted to NICU
Exclusion Criteria
- Previously discharged home
- 3 months
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02901665). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.