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New treatment option for Children With Medical Complexity (CMC)
Official title A Multi-Phase Study Examining Hospital to Home Transitions for Children With Medical Complexity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04867395
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The overarching objective of this study is to make it easier for parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) to take care of their children after discharge home from the hospital and reduce the chance of post-hospitalization morbidity (meaning bad outcomes such as readmissions) after discharge. CMC, or those with multiple chronic conditions, progressive conditions, or technology dependence, are at high risk for post-hospitalization morbidity.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Parents
- English or Spanish-speaking
- Parent or legal guardian and primary caregiver of child who has medical complexity (defined by significant chronic conditions in ≥2 body systems...
- The individual's child is ≤18 years old
- The individual's child was discharged home or is expected be discharged home on ≥1 daily medication.
You likely can't join if
- Parents
- Caregiver \<18 years old
- Poor visual acuity (\<20/50 corrected on Rosenbaum screener for in-person recruitment; by subject report for phone recruitment)
- Self-reported hearing difficulty
- Previously enrolled.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Parents
- English or Spanish-speaking
- Parent or legal guardian and primary caregiver of child who has medical complexity (defined by significant chronic conditions in ≥2 body systems, progressive conditions associated with decreased life expectancy...
- The individual's child is ≤18 years old
- The individual's child was discharged home or is expected be discharged home on ≥1 daily medication.
- Willingness to be assigned by chance to intervention group
- Willingness and ability to participate in study procedures
- Parents
- Caregiver \<18 years old
- Poor visual acuity (\<20/50 corrected on Rosenbaum screener for in-person recruitment; by subject report for phone recruitment)
- Self-reported hearing difficulty
- Previously enrolled.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.