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Lyme disease and parenthood: a hidden struggle revealed

NCT ID NCT06397794

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explores the real-life experiences of people who had Lyme disease during or before pregnancy and are now raising children. Participants fill out surveys about their health, mental well-being, and child development, then take part in an interview to share their personal stories. The goal is to understand the unique challenges they face and what kind of support they need.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
This research could help doctors and policymakers better support pregnant people with Lyme disease and improve care guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (30 participants) that relies on self-reported experiences, so findings may not apply to everyone with Lyme disease.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Who is studied

We will enroll up to 30 participants in this study, all of whom have been pregnant in the past and given birth to at least one liveborn child. There is no limit to the number of children a participant has, age of child(ren), or duration of Lyme-related symptoms.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age and reside in the United States or Canada * Diagnosed with acute Lyme disease, PTLDS, and/or Chronic Lyme by a health care provider while they were pregnant OR PTLDS/CL prior to becoming pregnant with ongoing symptoms during pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Live outside of the United States or Canada * Never been diagnosed with Lyme disease by a medical provider * Never been pregnant * Never given birth to a liveborn infant * Previously participated in a qualitative study about their experience with Lyme disease * Do not want to agree to having their interviews audio recorded

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lyme disease Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome pregnancy disorder tick-borne infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Chronic Lyme disease Lyme disease Parenting Post-treatment Lyme disease Pregnancy complications Tick-borne diseases Tick-borne infections

How to take part

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's National Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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