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Immersive Physical Therapy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
RecruitingObservational study
Immersive Physical Therapy in the NICU: Comparing Delivery Models to Improve Infant and Parent Outcomes
Who can join
Ages 0 to 99 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Infant Inclusion Criteria: * \<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 Infant Exclusion Criteria: * Has a high likelihood of transferring to an outside hospital * Has a genetic abnormality, congenital neurological or musculoskeletal disorder Maternal Inclusion Criteria: * Is the biological parent * Sex is female * Understands English or Spanish Language * Is at least 18 years of age Maternal Exclusion Criteria: * Is not the biological parent * Sex is male * Does not understand English or Spanish language * Is under 18 years of age
About the study
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.
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Participants: 150 · Started: Nov 1, 2025
Contact the study team
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06927037
Locations in the U.S.
| North Carolina | UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.