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New treatment option for Children With Medical Complexity
Official title A Novel mHealth Intervention to Improve Outcomes of Children With Medical Complexity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06883045
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Children with medical complexity (CMC) are the most vulnerable of children with chronic diseases, who have complex, multisystem chronic diseases affecting ≥3 organ systems, severe functional limitations and technology dependencies. CMC have high health care needs, and account for 40% of hospitalized children and 35% of all pediatric health care costs.
- 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 1 to 18
You may be able to join if
- CMC, ages 1-18 years and their parents (or primary caregivers)
- CMC (inpatients or outpatients) who receive care at participating sites (comprehensive care clinics for CMC)
- Own (or provided) a smartphone or tablet with internet access
- Speak English or Spanish.
- CMCs are identified using an operational definition, as having: 1) multisystem chronic diseases involving ≥3 organ systems, 2) ≥3 HCPs involved in...
You likely can't join if
- Critically ill CMC and infants.
- CMC exhibit similar developmental and functional abilities and typically function below expected for a 7-year-old child, allowing inclusion of a wide...
- Infants were excluded as many CMC \<1 year have prematurity-related conditions that may resolve by age 2.
- CMC \>18 years of age were not included as some may transition to adult health care.
- Note: No one will be excluded due to lack of smartphone/internet access. We estimated \<10% of families may not have a smartphone/internet, and will...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, 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, 1 year to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, 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.