Online support for parents of kids with heart conditions
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study provides an online support program for parents or caregivers of children (ages 3 to 9) who have a congenital heart condition (a heart problem present at birth). The goal is to help you and your child cope and thrive, and you can join from home if you live in Ontario.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a parent or caregiver of a child aged 3 to 9 years.
- Your child has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease (a heart condition they were born with).
- Your child is a patient at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto.
- You live in Ontario, Canada.
- Your child is not currently in the hospital for major medical care (like a serious surgery).
- You are not currently taking part in another family or parenting support program (like Incredible Years or Triple P).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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