Experiences Reported by Siblings of Children Hospitalized in the PICU (NCT06664333) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Experiences Reported by Siblings of Children Hospitalized in the PICU
France20 participantsStarted 2025-01-21
Plain-language summary
The care for a child in pediatric intensive care is recognized as a traumatic experience for the patient and their entourage. The needs and feelings of parents are relatively well supported in the literature. However, there is still too little data concerning siblings, who can nevertheless be impacted by this difficult life experience. The study consists of conducting two semi-structured interviews with siblings of children hospitalized in pediatric intensive care at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital and Robert Debré Hospital. The first interview will take place during the stay in intensive care, the second one 1 month after discharge from pediatric intensive care.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 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:
* Children and adolescents aged 9 to 18 years
* Whose sister or brother is hospitalized in pediatric intensive care at Necker-Enfants Malades hospital or Robert Debré hospital
* Holders of parental authority and children or adolescents informed and consenting to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Death of patients
* Language barrier (French not mastered)
* Inability to participate in a semi-structured interview (intellectual disability)
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.
1Since this study is focused on understanding the experiences and needs of siblings of children hospitalized in the PICU, what would my child actually be asked to do or share if they participated — are there interviews, surveys, or observations involved?
2This trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which typically means it's an observational or qualitative study rather than a treatment trial — does that mean there's no experimental intervention, and my child wouldn't receive or be withheld any medical care as part of this research?
3Given that this study is recruiting right now and focuses on what siblings report needing during a PICU hospitalization, how might participating affect my other children emotionally, and is there any psychological support offered if they find the questions distressing?
4Since the primary outcome is about needs reported by siblings, would the information my child shares actually help improve support for families like ours in the future, and would we ever see or benefit from the findings directly?
5Are there any eligibility requirements we should review together — such as the hospitalized child's age, diagnosis, or length of PICU stay — that would determine whether our family could even be considered for this study?
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.