Study of the Impact of a Pediatric Nurse's Consultation on Parental Anxiety During a Febrile Conv… (NCT05947006) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Study of the Impact of a Pediatric Nurse's Consultation on Parental Anxiety During a Febrile Convulsion in Children
Stopped: Investigator changed departments, parents refused to participate in the study
France8 participantsStarted 2024-04-22
Plain-language summary
Febrile seizures are considered a very common syndrome presented in the pediatric emergency room. Witnessing these seizures may can cause anxiety in parents and generate them psychological sequelae such as major depressive disorder in the short term, or sleep disorders in the long term.
An appropriate care for parents must be put in place in the emergency department, with the objective of improving their knowledge of this pathology and its care, and thus to reduce their anxiety and prevent potential inappropriate or even deleterious behavior and maneuvers towards the child.
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:
* Participant being an adult parent who attended the febrile seizure of their child aged 1 to 5, episode lasting less than 15 minutes occurring within 24 hours
* Participant having signed the free and informed consent
* Affiliation to a social security scheme
Exclusion Criteria:
* Parent who already has experience of febrile seizures in one of the siblings
* Parent of a child with a convulsive or neurological history
* Non-French speaking parents
* Parent with a diagnosed psychiatric illness
* Parent benefiting from a legal protection measure
* Parent participating in a study related to the management of anxiety
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
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Level of anxiety
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 hours after the intervention