Family support intervention for families with a severely ill child or parent
The Family Talk Intervention in Clinical Practice When a Parent With Dependent Children or a Child is Severely Ill: An Effectiveness-implementation Study
This study tests a new program to help families with a seriously ill child or parent improve their communication and emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ersta Sköndal University College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT05020158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Family Talk Intervention (FTI), which aims to improve communication and psychosocial health among families dealing with a life-threatening illness in a child or parent. The intervention will be implemented by trained social workers in various clinical settings, including a children's hospital and a university hospital in Sweden. Data will be collected through web-based questionnaires, interviews with families and social workers, and observational methods to assess the effectiveness and implementation of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are families with a child aged 6-18 years who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a child or parent with a severe illness will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance family communication and emotional well-being during a challenging time.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot tests of the Family Talk Intervention have shown promising results in specialized palliative home care settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Families that include a child with a life-threatening/life-limiting illness. * 2-3 months should have passed since diagnosis or relapse. * \<2 members of the family need to participate Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Marie Cederschiöld University College — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Malin Lövgren, PhD — Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College
- Study coordinator: Malin Lövgren, PhD
- Email: malin.lovgren@mcsh.se
- Phone: +46-76-6365090
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.