New app aims to empower parents of Ventilator-Dependent kids

NCT ID NCT06903052

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a nurse-led mobile app can help parents of children with complex medical needs who rely on ventilators. Researchers will enroll 52 parents to use the app and track their confidence in managing symptoms, as well as how well the program works in practice. The goal is to improve care at home and identify what helps or hinders success.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nurse-led proactive mobile app
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical tool to help parents feel more confident in managing their child's symptoms at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 parents and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The app's effectiveness depends on consistent use and internet access.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILD WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY MOBILE APPLICATION NURSE-LED SUPPORTIVE CARE SELF EFFICACY SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Nursing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITING

Kowloon, Kowloon, 852, Hong Kong

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