Actively Recruiting
Mind the Heart - Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With Congenital Heart Defects in Denmark
Led by Rigshospitalet, Denmark · Updated on 2025-09-26
4800
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Lead Sponsor
D
Danish Heart Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying mental health issues in Danish children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years who were born with congenital heart defects (CHD). This research aims to understand the feasibility of using an online screening model administered by parents and children to identify mental disorders like depression, ADHD, and autism, which are often underdiagnosed in this group. The study also plans to develop a website to provide evidence-based mental health information for families and healthcare providers. Participants are identified from Danish national registries and complete online questionnaires, including the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and Development and Wellbeing Assessment (DAWBA) for certain CHD subgroups. Families receive a summary report of results, and feasibility of the online screening is assessed. The study also evaluates emotional and behavioral symptoms and unmet mental health needs across different CHD types. A website will be developed with input from families and health professionals, with user satisfaction measured. During the study, parents and children provide information through questionnaires and interviews. Researchers analyze data on psychiatric diagnoses, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and the practicality of the screening process. Results include unmet mental health needs and user feedback on the website. The study's involvement duration varies, with assessments conducted online. Safety or treatment monitoring is not applicable as this is an observational study without interventions.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Mind the Heart - Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With Congenital Heart Defects
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Born with a Congenital Heart Defect
- Age 5-17 years
- Living in Denmark
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 5 years of age
- Older than 17 years of age
- Lacking sufficient Danish language skills to answer the questionnaire
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 online questionnaire completion
Duration - Single timepoint on Day 1
Participants complete online questionnaires to evaluate emotional and behavioral symptoms and unmet mental health needs related to congenital heart defects.
1 online questionnaire completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
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Research Team
S
Sara H Lau Jensen, M.D.
J
Julie L Hejl, M.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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