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Virtual program aims to ease tough transition to home breathing machines

NCT ID NCT04180722

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual support program helps people who need a breathing machine at home transition more smoothly. 444 adults and children in Ontario took part. The program used online tools to connect patients and caregivers with healthcare teams, aiming to reduce emergency room visits and ease caregiver stress.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

  • Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

  • London Health Sciences Center

    London, Ontario, Canada

  • McMaster Children's Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

  • West Park Healthcare Centre

    York, Ontario, M6M 2J5, Canada

Conditions

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LONG-TERM VENTILATION AT HOME LONG-TERM VENTILATION AT HOME