The Norwegian Family Centered Care Study (NCT02452580) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Norwegian Family Centered Care Study
Norway77 participantsStarted 2013-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates possible effects of two different NICU designs; by comparing traditional and Family Centered Care in terms of infant nutrition, health and growth, and coping by family.
Who can participate
Age range
28 Weeks – 32 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All eligible infants (gestational age 28-32 weeks) at VVHT and HUH.
Exclusion Criteria:
* If infant suffers from congenital malformations or chronic disease, i.e intraventricular hemorrhage grade III or IV, undergo surgical treatment for Necrotizing enterocolitis or if the birth weight is less than 800 grams.
* Furthermore, we will exclude families from participation if the mother or father suffers from serious mental illness
* If they don't understand Norwegian (oral and written)
* If the mother was taking illicit drugs or was treated with methadone or Subutex during pregnancy or in cases of severe social challenges in the family, e.i. infant being submitted to Child Protective Services immediately after birth.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.