H-HOPE Intervention for Premature Infants
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications. However, since the trial focuses on behavioral interventions for infants and their parents, it is unlikely that stopping medications is required. Please consult with the trial coordinators for more specific guidance.
What data supports the idea that H-HOPE Intervention for Premature Infants is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that the H-HOPE Intervention is effective because it is a standardized program that includes both infant-directed and parent-directed components. It has been documented to help with feeding, growth, and development in premature infants. The study aims to make H-HOPE the standard care in multiple neonatal intensive care units, indicating its recognized benefits. Compared to other treatments, H-HOPE focuses on both the infant's needs and parental involvement, which is not commonly provided as routine care in many hospitals.12345
What safety data is available for the H-HOPE Intervention for premature infants?
The provided research does not directly address safety data for the H-HOPE Intervention. However, it mentions that H-HOPE is a standardized behavioral intervention with documented efficacy, suggesting it has been studied for effectiveness. The research also highlights the need for safety monitoring in NICUs, but specific safety data for H-HOPE is not detailed in the abstracts.16789
Is the H-HOPE Intervention a promising treatment for premature infants?
Yes, the H-HOPE Intervention is promising for premature infants. It helps improve feeding, growth, and development, and enhances mother-infant interactions. It also increases the frequency of behaviors that prepare infants for feeding and keeps them more alert, which is important for their development.12101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the H-HOPE program, which helps preterm infants develop through sensory stimulation and supports parents in interacting with their babies. The study aims to see if H-HOPE can be successfully used in different NICUs and if it improves infant health and reduces costs. The results could lead to widespread use of H-HOPE in hospitals. H-HOPE is a standardized behavioral intervention with an infant-directed component designed to optimize developmental trajectories and increase parents' interactive engagement with their infants.
Research Team
Rosemary White-Traut, PhD,RN,FAAN
Principal Investigator
Department of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Children's Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for preterm infants born between 23-35 weeks gestational age, now at 31-32 weeks post menstrual age, and their parents. Infants may be on oxygen or IV therapy and previously intubated but must be ready for social interaction. Parents of any background can join; only one infant per multiple births will be analyzed.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
H-HOPE intervention is implemented in NICUs, including Planning and Engaging, Executing, and Reflecting and Evaluating steps
Sustaining
Sustaining phase to ensure continued offering of H-HOPE and measure implementation success
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for effectiveness and safety, including infant growth and acute care visits
Treatment Details
Interventions
- H-HOPE Intervention
H-HOPE Intervention is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Supporting early brain maturation, health, and development in preterm infants
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical College of Wisconsin
Lead Sponsor
Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation, Wisconsin
Collaborator
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator
Duke University
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University of Chicago
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Advocate Health Care
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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Advocate Aurora Health
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