Improving family-centered telehealth for pediatric rehabilitation
Official title: Training Intervention and Program of Support (TIPS) for Fostering the Adoption of Family-centred Telehealth Interventions in Pediatric Rehabilitation: A Pan-Canadian Implementation-effectiveness Study
Run by Université de Sherbrooke · NCT05312827 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to improve telehealth services for children with disabilities and their families to make rehabilitation easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2360 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Chicoutimi, Quebec and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 17, 2022 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05312827 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children aged 0-12 years with disabilities and their parents or caregivers who have received rehabilitation services in the past three months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have access to telehealth services or prefer in-person rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing access to family-centered telehealth services for children with disabilities and their families. It addresses the barriers to timely rehabilitation services, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, by implementing a Training Intervention and Program of Support (TIPS) for therapists. The goal is to foster the adoption of telehealth interventions that prioritize family involvement and satisfaction in pediatric rehabilitation. By integrating telehealth into Family Centred Services, the study aims to improve children's developmental outcomes and reduce stress for families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance access to rehabilitation services for children with disabilities and improve family satisfaction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that telehealth can effectively improve access and outcomes in pediatric rehabilitation, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: Managers: * Person responsible for rehabilitation services at the site, or their delegate Therapists: * PTs, OTs, SLPs providing outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services to children aged 0-12 years in each site, recruited via the managers and interested in utilizing FCT Parents: * Parents or caregivers who received services (either in-person, virtually, or both) from at least one participating therapist in the previous 3 months Therapist champion: * Therapist selected based on their telehealth experience and on peer recognition within their organization. Parent/patient-partners: * Recruited from family, parent or patient advisory committees at the participating sites or, in the absence of such initiatives, from regional, provincial, or national patient engagement programs. All: * Can speak French or English
Where it's running
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Centre intégré universitaire de santé et des services sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chantal Camden, PhD — École de réadaptation, CRCHUS, Université de Sherbrooke
- Study coordinator: Chantal Camden, PhD
- Email: chantal.camden@usherbrooke.ca
- Phone: 819-346-1110
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.