Digital Health Pathway for Children With Medical Complexity Requiring Tracheostomy (NCT06375369)
Adoption and Enhancement of a Care Pathway for Children With Medical Complexity: an Implementation Evaluation Project for Tracheostomy in Pediatrics
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The DECIDE-T project is developing a standardized clinical pathway specifically for pediatric patients who require tracheostomy with or without long-term ventilation (tracheostomy/LTV). These patients represent a small portion of Alberta's population but account for over 50% of pediatric patients hospitalized for more than 180 days. The pathway will include a hospital-to-home directive that incorporates digital health solutions to provide support to families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Digital supports will include a Connect Care pathway, resources for informed decision-making, educational modules, high-fidelity simulations for family and caregiver education, an online parental resource center, and access to peer support within the hospital and community, as well as a post-discharge telehealth program. The goal of the DECIDE-T project is to reduce hospital stays and associated costs for children requiring tracheostomy/LTV, as well as to decrease mental distress and burnout experienced by their caregivers and families.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: Not specified to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Digital health pathway for children with medical complexity requiring tracheostomy (DECIDE-T) (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Alberta Children's Hospital — Calgary, Alberta
- Stollery Children's Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (780) 248-5650
Email: castroco@ualberta.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.