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Can a Nurse-Led plan smooth the Hospital-to-Home journey for complex kids?

NCT ID NCT07801911

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Children with complex health needs often face disjointed care when moving from hospital to home, leaving families overwhelmed. This study tests a nurse-led model called SPARKLe that coordinates early identification, family involvement, and follow-up care across settings. Researchers will check if the model is practical and acceptable to families, hospital staff, and community providers. The study includes children up to age 16 admitted to a general pediatric unit, along with their families and care teams.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SPARKLe model, a nurse-led integrated transitional care intervention
What this could lead to
If the model proves workable, it could offer a structured way to coordinate care for children with complex needs, reducing family burden and improving follow-up.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The model's success depends on acceptance by busy healthcare providers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

0 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 0 to 16 years with complex care needs * Admitted to a general pediatric unit at the University Children's Hospital Zurich for more than 24 hours * Families of eligible children willing to participate in study procedures * Hospital healthcare professionals involved in the care of included children * Community healthcare providers involved in post-discharge care of included children Exclusion Criteria: * Children receiving care within an already established specialized care program at the hospital (e.g., palliative care or oncology care programs) Families declining participation Hospital professionals not directly involved in the care of included children Community providers not involved in the child's post-discharge care

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Care coordination Children with complex care needs Chronic conditions Transitional care

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Children's Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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