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Official title The Grief Navigation Trial: A Comparison of Two Interventions to Support Parents After Their Child's Unexpected or Traumatic Death
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06136260
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Parents of children who die traumatically or unexpectedly from things like suicide or an overdose suffer from mental and physical health problems and can experience massive disruptions in their family life. For about half of these parents, the first, and sometimes only, interactions they have with the healthcare system when their child dies are with a medical examiner or coroner (hereafter 'ME').
- 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 or caregivers of ME cases involving a person \< 25 years old from one of the following offices: Cook County Medical Examiners, Lake County...
- Parents or caregivers who provide permission to the ME to be referred to Missing Pieces
- Parent or caregivers who are referred to Missing Pieces by a ME
- Parents or caregivers able to read and communicate in English or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- Parents or caregivers unable to read or communicate in English or Spanish
- Parents or caregivers under the age of 18 years old
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Joliet, Illinois, United States
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
- Waukegan, Illinois, United States
- Wheaton, Illinois, United States
- Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States; Joliet, Illinois, United States; Peoria, Illinois, United States; Saint Charles, Illinois, United States; Waukegan, Illinois, United States; Wheaton, Illinois, United States and 1 more location(s). 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.