Study on How Parents' Anticipated Choice of a Doctor at the Maternity Hospital Influences the New… (NCT07329192) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study on How Parents' Anticipated Choice of a Doctor at the Maternity Hospital Influences the Newborn's First Post-discharge Consultation
France120 participantsStarted 2026-01-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether, in a population of well-informed parents, choosing a general practitioner at the maternity hospital facilitates the completion of the newborn's first required medical examination within the second week of life.
The main question it aims to answer is: Does selecting a general practitioner before leaving the maternity hospital allow the newborn's first medical examination to be completed within the recommended period?
Participants will be asked to complete an initial questionnaire, which will be given to them before leaving the maternity hospital, and then a second questionnaire by telephone one month later.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Term newborn ≥ 37 weeks of gestation
* Birth weight \> 3000 g
* Growth \> 5th percentile according to Fenton curves
* No diagnosed or suspected pathology during antenatal care or the maternity stay
* No postnatal complications requiring temporary hospitalization in the neonatal unit or kangaroo care unit
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pathology diagnosed or suspected in the newborn during the maternity hospital stay.
* Requirement for temporary hospitalization in a neonatal unit or kangaroo care unit, including but not limited to: neonatal jaundice, abnormal oxygenation or laboratory findings, suspected early-onset bacterial infection, transient respiratory distress requiring more than 2 hours of non-invasive ventilation at birth, monitoring of mother-infant bonding, or maternal treatments during pregnancy necessitating clinical monitoring.
* Language barrier in both parents.
* Parents (legal guardians) informed of the study and having declined participation for themselves and their child.
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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Timely completion of the newborn's first post-discharge medical examination