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NCT04727125 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Evaluating the Effects of Kangaroo Care in the NICU
A clinical trial of Premature Birth and Fathers, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 75
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT04727125: Completed study of Premature Birth and Fathers, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
NCT04727125 is a study of Premature Birth and Fathers that has completed, run by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants, below the 392-participant average among 38 other Premature Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04727125, a study of Premature Birth and Fathers, has completed, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 75 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The main hypothesis of this study is that Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) will positively impact acute physiologic and long-term behavioral outcomes in infants, fathers, and families.
Primary Outcome
Heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and HR variability (HRV) data collected before, during, and after KC will be combined to report infant cardiorespiratory stability.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (2)
Illinois
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Chicago
- Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-05-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-01-01 |
What the finished NCT04727125 record still lists
NCT04727125 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 75 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 392-participant average among 38 other Premature Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Premature Birth appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT04727125 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04727125 about?
NCT04727125 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating the Effects of Kangaroo Care in the NICU". The main hypothesis of this study is that Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) will positively impact acute physiologic and long-term behavioral outcomes in infants, fathers, and families.
What is the current status of trial NCT04727125?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2019-05-17. Estimated completion is 2022-01-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04727125 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Premature Birth, Fathers, Kangaroo Care.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04727125?
This trial is sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which has 159 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04727125 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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