HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and your baby has been diagnosed with single ventricle heart disease (a heart condition where only one of the two lower heart chambers works well).
- The diagnosis was made between 16 and 30 weeks of your pregnancy.
- You are expecting one baby (not twins or more).
- You plan to continue the pregnancy.
- You can read, speak, and understand English well enough to take part in study activities.
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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