Nursing support to reduce parental stress for newborns with Hirschsprung's disease
Impact of Providing Nursing Support on Parental Stress Related to Preoperative Care of a Newborn with Hirschsprung's Disease
This study tests whether extra nursing support can help reduce stress for parents caring for newborns with Hirschsprung's disease before their surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Marseille) |
| Trial ID | NCT06650683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of nursing support on the stress levels of parents caring for newborns diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease prior to surgery. The intervention involves providing nursing care 1 to 2 times a day to families with infants under 2 months old. The goal is to assess whether this support can alleviate parental anxiety and improve the overall preoperative experience for families. Participants will receive an information leaflet and must consent to the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include families with a newborn or infant under 2 months diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease who can receive nursing support at home.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to daily nursing support or who require immediate surgical intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce parental stress during a critical time for families with newborns facing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies focusing on parental support in pediatric care have shown positive outcomes, this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Families (one or two parents) with a newborn or infant under 2 months with confirmed or suspected Hirschsprung disease, for whom nursings are effective and performed 1 to 2 times a day while waiting for surgery. * With a possible return home before surgery * With an information leaflet and non-opposition form signed by one or both parent(s) or by the legal representative. Exclusion Criteria: * The absence of daily nursings * Initial ineffectiveness of nursings requiring a digestive stoma * Failure to return home before surgery * Refusal of one or both parent(s) or legal representative(s)
Where this trial is running
Marseille
- Aphm — Marseille, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Melanie Boulanger
- Email: promotion.interne@ap-hm.fr
- Phone: +33491381245
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.