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New treatment option for Hypospadias
Official title Improving Parental Support in Hypospadias Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06832280
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed study will enroll parent-child pairs and is designed to obtain new knowledge and improve hypospadias care. Parent-child pairs will be randomized into different groups over 36 months and participate for at least 6 months.
- Time commitment: about 36 months
- 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
Adults
You may be able to join if
- A parent must meet all of the following criteria to be included:
- Age ≥ 18 years old
- Fluent and literate in English or Spanish
- Parent or legal guardian
- Ability to consent
You likely can't join if
- If a parent meets any of the following criteria they will be excluded:
- Previous participant in hypospadias study
- Parent has another child with hypospadias or father of the child has a known history of hypospadias
- Parent is unaware of any penile abnormality with child
- A final hypospadias treatment decision has been made in discussion with a pediatric urologist
- Investigator discretion If a child meets any of the following criteria they will be excluded:
See the full eligibility criteria
- A parent must meet all of the following criteria to be included:
- Age ≥ 18 years old
- Fluent and literate in English or Spanish
- Parent or legal guardian
- Ability to consent
- One eligible parent per child
- Plan to attend urology consultation
- Has access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with reliable internet access
- Has the ability and agrees to receive unencrypted communications by text or email A child must meet all of the following criteria to be included:
- 0-5 years old at the time of urology consultation
- Have an upcoming urology consult with an enrolled pediatric urologist regarding hypospadias
- If a parent meets any of the following criteria they will be excluded:
- Previous participant in hypospadias study
- Parent has another child with hypospadias or father of the child has a known history of hypospadias
- Parent is unaware of any penile abnormality with child
- A final hypospadias treatment decision has been made in discussion with a pediatric urologist
- Investigator discretion If a child meets any of the following criteria they will be excluded:
- Prior hypospadias surgery
- Upcoming hypospadias urology consult is less than five days away from when the patient was identified
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 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 study runs about 36 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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