Actively Recruiting
Digital Health Pathway for Children With Medical Complexity Requiring Tracheostomy
Led by University of Alberta · Updated on 2026-01-06
180
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
173 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor
A
Alberta Innovates Health Solutions
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The DECIDE-T project is developing a standardized clinical pathway specifically for pediatric patients who require tracheostomy with or without long-term ventilation (tracheostomy/LTV). These patients represent a small portion of Alberta's population but account for over 50% of pediatric patients hospitalized for more than 180 days. The pathway will include a hospital-to-home directive that incorporates digital health solutions to provide support to families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Digital supports will include a Connect Care pathway, resources for informed decision-making, educational modules, high-fidelity simulations for family and caregiver education, an online parental resource center, and access to peer support within the hospital and community, as well as a post-discharge telehealth program. The goal of the DECIDE-T project is to reduce hospital stays and associated costs for children requiring tracheostomy/LTV, as well as to decrease mental distress and burnout experienced by their caregivers and families.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Digital Health Pathway for Children With Medical Complexity Requiring Tracheostomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age < 18 years
- First tracheostomy placement
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Actively Recruiting
2
Stollery Children's Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Maria Castro Codesal, MD, PhD
CONTACT
D
Daniel Ofosu, MPhil
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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