Emotional impact of fetal surgery for spina bifida
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how parents make decisions about fetal surgery for spina bifida (myelomeningocele) and how they feel afterward. It aims to understand the emotional and psychological effects to better support families.
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Who can take part
- You are a mother who had fetal surgery for your baby's spina bifida when the baby was still in the womb.
- Your child who had the surgery is now at least 6 months old.
- You speak French.
- You are 18 years or older at the time of the surgery.
- You do not have a severe mental health condition that affects your contact with reality.
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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