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A simple diary might ease the trauma of a Child's ICU stay

NCT ID NCT07807267

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cukurova University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests whether a diary kept during a child's pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) stay can reduce parents' traumatic stress and anxiety while improving their satisfaction with care. Parents of children expected to stay in the PICU for at least 72 hours will either receive the diary or standard care. The diary includes nursing notes, parental messages, and photos of positive milestones. Researchers will measure parents' stress, anxiety, and satisfaction using validated questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) diary with nursing notes, parental messages, and photos
What this could lead to
If it works, this diary could become a simple, low-cost way to ease parents' emotional distress after a child's intensive care stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial in one country, and results may not apply elsewhere. The diary might not reduce stress or anxiety as hoped.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a child aged 0-18 years * The child is expected to stay in intensive care for ≥72 hours * One or both parents must be able to read and write Turkish * Voluntary participation Exclusion Criteria: * Child's death within the first 24 hours * Parent's history of serious psychiatric diagnosis * Previous PICU experience with the same child

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  • Cukurova University

    Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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