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NCT04867395
A Multi-Phase Study Examining Hospital to Home Transitions for Children With Medical Complexity
Conditions: Children With Medical Complexity (CMC)
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 282
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Location: NYU Langone Health New York New York
Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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, dependence on technology for \>6 months \[e.g., respiratory equipment, central lines, feeding tubes\], or progressive/metastatic malignancies) who was admitted to the acute or intensive care units
* 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 randomized to intervention group
* Willingness and ability to participate in study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
Parents
* Caregiver \
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04867395). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.