CompletedNot Applicable

Remote Delivery of a Visuospatial Intervention to Reduce Traumatic Intrusive Memories After Paediatric Intensive Care

United Kingdom17 participantsStarted 2022-09-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief intervention, involving a imagery-competing task, remotely delivered to parents who are currently experiencing persistent intrusive traumatic memories at least one month following their child's discharge from intensive care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Parent of a child who was discharged from PICU or NICU at least one month prior to study recruitment.
. Parent who is currently experiencing persistent intrusive memories (at least a minimum of three intrusive memories in the past week).
. Parent who has access to, and sufficient ability to use an electronic device (smartphone/tablet and/or computer/laptop) for remote delivery.
. Adult aged 18 or older
. Live in the UK or Ireland

Exclusion criteria

. Parent of a child who was discharged from PICU or NICU less than one month prior to study recruitment.

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?

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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

Number of intrusive memories of traumatic event(s) - change in number of intrusive memories is being assessed.

Timeframe: At baseline for 7 days, After session 1 for 7 days, and 7 days prior to follow-up at one month post intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05500105

SponsorQueen's University, Belfast

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-09

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