Heartsight helps caregivers of kids after cardiac arrest manage uncertainty and fear

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot randomized trial will enroll up to 30 caregivers of pediatric cardiac arrest patients to test the feasibility and acceptability of the Heartsight informational program. Participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive the intervention and usual care, with follow-up at 3 months to assess retention and how often and how long modules are used. Researchers will explore whether the program is associated with changes in caregiver uncertainty and anxiety/depression as a preliminary signal to inform a larger future study. The study is conducted at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and focuses on improving family support during the child’s illness trajectory after cardiac arrest.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Caregiver

1. Caregiver of a child \<17.5 years of age who had at least a 2 minute cardiac arrest, is expected to be discharged within 30 days, and to survive at least 3 months post-discharge from hospital.
2. English speaking

Child

1. \<17.5 years of age
2. Have had a cardiac arrest lasting more than 2 minutes within the past 7 days and have not yet been discharged from pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) or cardiac intensive care unit (CICU)

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) Parent or legal guardian is not the child's caregiver

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Elizabeth Herrup, MD
• Email: herrupe@chop.edu
• Phone: 215-514-0166

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.