Immersive Physical Therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age0-99
SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

About this trial

To learn if and how the physical and occupational therapy program in the Newborn Critical Care Center helps parents with their stress levels and ability to meet the needs of their preterm infants.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

<29 weeks gestation at birth

born or transferred to UNC's Newborn Critical Care Center within the first 48 hours of life

If in the SBU or Immersive PT groups: Must be cared for at certain UNC Hospital locations through at least 34 weeks postmenopausal age

Disqualifiers

Has a high likelihood of transferring to an outside hospital

Has a genetic abnormality, congenital neurological or musculoskeletal disorder

Is the biological parent

Sex is female

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

150 Participants
are grouped into 3 trial groups

Locations

1
UNC Hospitals27599, Chapel HillNorth Carolina, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Lead sponsor

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

Collaborator