E-health follow-up for children born preterm
Interdisciplinary, E-health Based, Multimodal Follow-up of Somatic, Sleep-related and Psychological Symptoms of Very Immature Preterm Born Babies in Different Age Groups for the Further Development of Previous Care Structures
This study is testing an e-health app to check the mental and physical health of children born preterm at ages 2, 5, and 10 to see how well it can help their families and doctors make better treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Tuebingen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tübingen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06345664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the mental and physical health of children born preterm at ages 2, 5, and 10 using an e-health app designed to screen for symptoms. A multidisciplinary team will evaluate the children's health and provide tailored recommendations for further treatment based on the app's findings. The study will involve focus groups with experts and families to refine the procedures and gather feedback on the intervention. A total of 90 children will be recruited from the University Hospital Tuebingen for this assessment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are preterm born children under 32 weeks of pregnancy and their parents who are receiving care at the University Hospital Tuebingen.
Not a fit: Patients who lack access to a mobile device with internet or do not have sufficient knowledge of the German language may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the long-term health outcomes of preterm born children by providing timely interventions based on their specific needs.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of e-health interventions in pediatric care is growing, this specific approach to follow-up for preterm children is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * female and male preterm born children (\<32 week of pregnancy) that are treated at the clinic in Tübingen and their parents * Existence of systematical neonatal data and consent of the care person to use this data * Existence of the data of the 2 year regular follow-up (for the 5 and 10 year olds) Exclusion Criteria: * lack of access to a mobile phone/tablet including internet access * insufficient knowledge of the German language of both parents
Where this trial is running
Tübingen
- University Hospital Tuebingen — Tübingen, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Annette Conzelmann, Prof. Dr. — University Hospital Tuebingen
- Study coordinator: Annette Conzelmann, Prof. Dr.
- Email: annette.conzelmann@med.uni-tuebingen.de
- Phone: 004970712987513
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.