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New treatment option for Children With Medical Complexity (CMC)
Official title Developing an Innovative Decision Support Tool for Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07167927
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pilot hybrid type I efficacy/implementation trial is to assess a newly developed decision support tool patients, parents, and providers to use during surgical treatment decision making for neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS). Results from this pilot will inform the design of a future larger effectiveness trial of the decision support tool.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 and older
You may be able to join if
- Parent-child dyads of children with neuromuscular scoliosis who speak English and Spanish.
- Child is between ages 8-21 years of age and they are coming into the pediatric orthopaedic surgery clinic for consultation about potential surgery...
- NMS is defined as having neurologic impairment (NI) and scoliosis using relevant ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes from Feudtner, et al. 2014 or Berry, et al...
- All pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who treat neuromuscular scoliosis at our study sites will be eligible participants.
You likely can't join if
- Families whose child with NMS is less than 8 years of age at time of orthopaedic consultation because surgery at a younger age usually indicates an...
- Children with the diagnosis of Duchenne's or Becker's muscular dystrophy due to potential disease modifying therapies that may alter curve...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, 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, 8 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, 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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