| NCT ID | NCT07136584 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Murdoch Childrens Research Institute |
| Condition | Mental Health |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.
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Brief Summary
Parents and caregivers of children who have a chronic condition carry a large care burden and are at higher risk of having mental health symptoms. This study aims to see if completion of a mental health questionnaire by parents / caregivers at or before the child's paediatric appointment can help identify any symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression. Following the questionnaire, parents / caregivers will be provided with the results of the questionnaire along with an information resource sheet. This will include information on anxiety, stress and depression, as well as different agencies they can contact to get support. Parents / caregivers will be followed up at 3 and 6 months to see if they have any changes to mental health and quality of life, and whether they accessed any support services. Participants who did not complete the 3-month survey will be asked at the 6-month clinic visit to provide responses on an iPad to up to 5 questions selected from the 3-month survey. A text message will be sent prior to the visit to inform them. The primary aim for this trial is to see whether parents / caregivers find this process acceptable, and whether it can work in a busy hospital clinic.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * must be a parent of a child \<18yo in an outpatient clinic at Royal Children's Hospital (in enrolled clinics either neuromuscular or diabetes) * able to complete a consent form in English without an interpreter Exclusion Criteria: * need for an interpreter to complete informed consent
Contact & Investigator
Nadia Coscini, BA, MBBS, MSc
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Murdoch Children's Research Institute & University of Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07136584 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Mental Health. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07136584 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07136584 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nadia.coscini@mcri.edu.au for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07136584 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Parkville, Australia.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07136584 clinical trial?
NCT07136584 is sponsored by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The principal investigator is Nadia Coscini, BA, MBBS, MSc at Murdoch Children's Research Institute & University of Melbourne. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.