Exploring parents' experiences of losing a child during pregnancy or birth
Parents' Experience of Child Loss During Pregnancy or Birth - an Explorative, Sequential Mixed-methods Study
This study looks at how parents feel after losing a child during pregnancy or birth to help improve support from healthcare professionals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Deggendorf, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06771661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to understand the experiences of parents who have faced child loss during pregnancy or birth. Using a participatory approach, the research involves parents in the design and execution of the study, which includes workshops, focus groups, and narrative interviews to gather insights into their needs and experiences. The findings will be used to develop treatment recommendations for healthcare professionals to better support affected families.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are German-speaking parents living in Austria, Germany, or Switzerland who have experienced child loss within the last 12 months.
Not a fit: Patients who lost a child after birth or those not in a good mental condition to participate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support and care for parents experiencing child loss.
How similar studies have performed: While qualitative research on parental experiences of child loss is not novel, this participatory approach may offer unique insights and has the potential for impactful recommendations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * German speaking * Living in Austria, Germany or Switzerland * Child loss during pregnancy or birth * Child loss within last 12 months * Legal capacity * Voluntary participation Exclusion Criteria: * Loss of child after birth * Not speaking and understanding German * Not in a good mental condition to participate
Where this trial is running
Deggendorf, Bavaria
- Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences — Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fritz Sterr, M.Sc.
- Email: fritz.sterr@th-deg.de
- Phone: +49-991-3615-8344
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.