Can photos help parents and ICU doctors connect? new study tests a simple idea

NCT ID NCT06208332

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a communication tool for parents of children with severe neurological problems in the intensive care unit. Parents pick 1-3 photos that show what matters to their family and share them with doctors. The goal is to see if this approach is practical, acceptable, and can reduce stress for parents.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: photo-narrative communication intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give families a simple way to help doctors see their child as a person, reducing stress and improving communication in the ICU.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving the intervention works. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all families or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication Critical Illness nervous system disorder Neurologic Manifestations

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS NEUROLOGIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seattle Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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