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RecruitingACTRN12613000844741

Improving the well-being and resilience of families of children and adolescents living with a chronic illness: an examination of the efficacy and acceptability of a stepped-care family resilience intervention, compared to standard mental helath promotion practices at one paediatric hospital in Australia.

The registry lists this study as recruiting. Study locations are listed in Australia. Confirm recruitment at each site. It focuses on Mental health; Family resilience; Chronic illness.

Mental health, Family resilience, ...OtherFrom 18 Years to 80 Years
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What the source says

The registry describes this research topic: “A mixed methods trial of a family-based, parent-led intervention to improve resilience and wellbeing of families living with a childhood chronic illness”. This is an interventional study. The registry lists a target sample size of 353. Recruitment status at the registry update of 2014-03-14: recruiting. Read the original description and eligibility criteria, and confirm the practical details with the study team.

What should you check before joining?

Check the full criteria in the official source. Ask the team to confirm recruitment, locations, visits, risks and participation requirements.

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Check the study details

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  • Recruitment and eligibility

    Is a site open, and who can take part?

  • Visits and time

    Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?

  • Costs and support

    What costs, reimbursement or compensation apply?

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Study start dateSeptember 2, 2013
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
353
Sponsor
Hunter New England Local Health District / Hunter Institute of Mental Health
Sponsor type
Research institute
Study type
Other
Intervention type
Prevention, Treatment: Other
Study phase
Not ApplicableFormal phases are mostly used for medication studies and some device studies. Some studies do not use a phase.
Locations
Australia
Age range
From 18 Years to 80 Years
Official registry ID
ACTRN12613000844741
Official title
Improving the well-being and resilience of families of children and adolescents living with a chronic illness: an examination of the efficacy and acceptability of a stepped-care family resilience intervention, compared to standard mental helath promotion practices at one paediatric hospital in Australia.

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Australia · 1 site
  • John Hunter Hospital Royal Newcastle Centre
    New Lambton
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
In practice

For you

Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Why is the study type not clearly categorized?

The study type is not clearly categorized in the public registry. Focus on the objective, required tasks, visits, any intervention, and eligibility criteria, then ask the study team to confirm.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with mental health; age range: From 18 Years to 80 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

Does a loved one or caregiver need to be involved?

The public registry appears to mention a loved one, caregiver, or family involvement. Ask whether that person must participate, provide information, attend visits, or simply be available if needed. The study team must confirm what is required.

What risks or points should I check?

The public registry does not make the main risk category clear. Ask the study team what activities are required, what could feel uncomfortable, how safety is monitored, and what happens if you want to stop. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Hunter New England Local Health District / Hunter Institute of Mental Health, which appears to be a research institute. The listed contact or investigator is Katrina Hamall. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The public registry lists this study as recruiting. Individual sites may have different statuses. The research team must confirm whether a site is open and whether you meet the criteria.

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