Helping parents make informed decisions for extremely premature infants
Promoting Shared Decision Making in Periviable Care: A randomized controlled trial of the Periviable GOALS Decision Support Tool
['FUNDING_R01'] · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · NIH-11292435
This study is designed to help parents of very premature babies, born between 22 and 24 weeks, make informed choices about their care by providing a supportive tool that encourages open conversations with doctors about the options available, so families can feel more confident and less stressed during this tough time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11292435 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the decision-making process for parents of periviable neonates, who are born between 22 and 24 weeks of gestation. It aims to implement a decision support tool that facilitates shared decision making between healthcare providers and families, ensuring that parents receive accurate information about the risks and benefits of resuscitation versus palliative care. By engaging parents in discussions about their values and goals, the research seeks to reduce decisional conflict and improve mental health outcomes for families facing these challenging choices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of infants born between 22 0/7 and 24 6/7 weeks of gestation who are facing decisions about resuscitation and care options.
Not a fit: Patients whose infants are born outside the periviable gestational age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-informed decisions for parents, ultimately improving the care and outcomes for extremely premature infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that shared decision making can improve outcomes in high-stakes medical situations, suggesting that this approach may be effective in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TUCKER EDMONDS, BROWNSYNE M — INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
- Study coordinator: TUCKER EDMONDS, BROWNSYNE M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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