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Writing away worry: study tests journaling for parents of kids with DSD

NCT ID NCT06989593

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sarah Schlegel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a guided journaling program can reduce anxiety in parents of children with urogenital conditions like differences of sex development (DSD) or hypospadias. Twenty parents will complete five writing prompts over several weeks and then share their experiences in an interview. The goal is to see if this simple, at-home activity can ease stress and help design better support programs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

guided journaling (narrative medicine intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help parents manage anxiety related to their child's condition.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all parents, and the benefit may be minimal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Congenital Abnormalities disorder of sexual differentiation endocrine system disorder Female Urogenital Diseases Genital Diseases gonadal disorder hypospadias male reproductive system disorder Male Urogenital Diseases Patient Participation penile disorder Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological Urogenital Abnormalities Urogenital Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DSD HYPOSPADIAS

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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