Can a simple referral ease a Parent's grief after a Child's traumatic death?

NCT ID NCT06136260

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two approaches to help parents who have lost a child unexpectedly or traumatically. One approach gives parents a personalized list of grief resources, while the other adds a 'Grief Navigator' who actively helps them find and connect with support services. The goal is to see which method better helps parents cope with complicated grief and feel more confident finding help.

What this could mean

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Active substance: CommunityRx-Bereavement (grief navigation service)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could establish a standard way for medical examiners to connect grieving parents with community resources, potentially reducing severe grief and improving family well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic trial testing support services, not a medical treatment. Results depend on parents' engagement and the availability of local resources, which may vary. The trial is relatively early and may not show clear benefits.

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Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
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Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
DuPage County Coroner's Office
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Wheaton, Illinois, 60187, United States
Kane County Coroner's Office
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Saint Charles, Illinois, 60175, United States
Lake County Coroner's Office
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Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, United States
McHenry County Coroner's Office
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Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, United States
Peoria County Coroner's Office
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Peoria, Illinois, 61603, United States
Will County Coroner's Office
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Joliet, Illinois, 60432, United States

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