New web app aims to keep fragile kids out of the hospital
NCT ID NCT04867395
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing a web-based tool called HELPix Care Plan to help parents of children with medical complexity understand and follow discharge instructions. Researchers will enroll 282 parents to see if the tool reduces errors in comprehension and adherence, and lowers the chance of hospital readmission or other problems within 30 days after discharge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HELPix Care Plan (a web application tool)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help parents better understand discharge instructions and reduce complications after their child leaves the hospital.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on measuring understanding and adherence, not directly testing a treatment. The tool may not significantly reduce readmissions or other health problems.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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