Management follow-up for children after intensive care
Study of the Implementation of a Post-hospitalization Follow-up Consultation in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Needs, Acceptability, Cooperation
This study is testing a new follow-up care plan for children who have been in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to see how well it meets their needs and helps their families after they go home.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT06363344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement a systematic and comprehensive management approach for pediatric patients who have been discharged from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It will assess the needs of these children and their families, evaluate the acceptability of this new management model among healthcare professionals, and analyze the cooperation between hospital and community health systems. The methodology includes collecting data through questionnaires and interviews to understand the psychosocial impact of the PICU stay and to ensure effective follow-up care. The study also aims to evaluate the costs associated with implementing this management system.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children who have been hospitalized in the PICU for three days or more and are discharged alive, along with their parents who agree to follow-up care.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who were transferred unexpectedly, those who died during their PICU stay, or those unable to comply with study procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the long-term health outcomes and quality of life for pediatric survivors of intensive care.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar comprehensive follow-up management systems specifically for pediatric intensive care survivors, the approach of systematic follow-up has shown promise in other healthcare settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All children discharged alive from the paediatric intensive care unit * Hospitalized in paediatric intensive care unit for 3 days or more * Parents and children agreeing to follow-up by the advanced practice nurse Exclusion Criteria: * Impromptu transfers (making it impossible to collect information the day before discharge) or death * Intellectual retardation of child/parent preventing data collection by questionnaire * Participant unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures (including those unable to speak French; those unable to honor a follow-up consultation within 3 months)
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Robert Debre Hospital — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michaël LEVY — Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Study coordinator: Michaël LEVY, MD, PhD
- Email: michael.levy@aphp.fr
- Phone: +33.1.40.03.40.98
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.