Which Follow-Up call works best for kids with complex health needs?

NCT ID NCT06428175

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 40 times

Summary

This study compares two approaches to helping children with special health care needs transition from hospital to home. One group gets a single follow-up phone call within 72 hours, while the other gets more extended support. Researchers will track hospital readmissions, emergency visits, and parent confidence to see which approach works better. The study involves 480 children and their caregivers at Duke University.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • DUHS

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States

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  • UNC Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which type of post-hospital support works best for children with complex health needs, helping hospitals improve care transitions and reduce repeat visits.

What could go wrong

This is a comparative effectiveness study, not a test of a new drug or treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or families, and differences between groups may be small.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.