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Comparison of Multi-Round and Real-Time Delphi Survey Methods

Ireland180 participantsStarted 2021-08-13

Plain-language summary

A two-group parallel randomised trial of Delphi survey methods.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

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: * parents or caregivers of infants that have been diagnosed with and received treatment for neonatal encephalopathy * healthcare providers including: * neonatal nurse practitioners * midwives * obstetricians * neonatologists/paediatricians * neonatal/paediatric neurologists * general practitioners who provide long-term care for children with neonatal encephalopathy * policymakers * researchers/ academics with expertise in neonatal encephalopathy treatment. Exclusion Criteria: • participants not meeting the inclusion criteria

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.

What they're measuring

Comparison of outcomes prioritised within each survey arm

Timeframe: End of both surveys (i.e. when the Multi-Round Delphi round 3 has finished and when the Real-Time Delphi has finished at the end of week 5).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04471103

SponsorNational University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-07

Contact for this trial

Fiona A Quirke, BSc

+353 91 495 481 f.quirke1@nuigalway.ie

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.