Preconception carrier screening at Erasmus MC
The New Wave of Preconception Carrier Screening: the Nurse Practitioner in the Lead?
This study is trying to understand how healthcare workers and future parents feel about preconception carrier screening to help create a better way to offer this service at Erasmus MC and in Rotterdam.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06543784 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather insights from healthcare professionals and prospective parents regarding preconception carrier screening. It will explore their experiences and perspectives through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, which will be audio recorded and transcribed for analysis. The goal is to design an effective care pathway for offering this screening at Erasmus MC and in the Rotterdam region, including the potential role of nurse practitioners in the process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthcare professionals involved in preconception care and prospective parents interested in carrier screening.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Dutch may not benefit from this study due to language proficiency requirements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of preconception carrier screening for prospective parents.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of gathering qualitative insights is common, the specific focus on preconception carrier screening pathways is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Health care professionals working with potential prospective parents. * Potential prospective parents who might want to undergo preconception carrier screening in the future. Exclusion Criteria: * (Dutch) language proficiency not sufficient.
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam
- Erasmus MC — Rotterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
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.