NCT06136260 The Grief Navigation Trial: A Comparison of Two Interventions to Support Parents After Their Child's Unexpected or Traumatic Death
| NCT ID | NCT06136260 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago |
| Condition | Bereavement |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 2,000 participants in total. It began in 2024-03-04 with a primary completion date of 2027-07.
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Brief Summary
Parents of children who die traumatically or unexpectedly from things like suicide or an overdose suffer from mental and physical health problems and can experience massive disruptions in their family life. For about half of these parents, the first, and sometimes only, interactions they have with the healthcare system when their child dies are with a medical examiner or coroner (hereafter 'ME'). But MEs have little to no training in helping grieving families, and there are no standards guiding medical examiners or coroners on how or even if they should help grieving families. This gap leaves parents to find the help they need on their own. This research will test two different strategies for addressing this gap in the healthcare system.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parents or caregivers of ME cases involving a person \< 25 years old from one of the following offices: Cook County Medical Examiners, Lake County Coroners, DuPage County Coroner, Will County Coroner, McHenry County Coroner, Kane County Coroner, Peoria County Coroner * Parents or caregivers who provide permission to the ME to be referred to Missing Pieces * Parent or caregivers who are referred to Missing Pieces by a ME * Parents or caregivers able to read and communicate in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Parents or caregivers unable to read or communicate in English or Spanish * Parents or caregivers under the age of 18 years old
Contact & Investigator
Kelly Michelson, MD, MPH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06136260 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Bereavement. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06136260 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06136260 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kmichelson@luriechildrens.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06136260 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States, Joliet, United States, Peoria, United States, Saint Charles, United States and 3 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06136260 clinical trial?
NCT06136260 is sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The principal investigator is Kelly Michelson, MD, MPH at Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.