Storytelling study for parents of children with urogenital conditions
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether guided journaling (writing or dictating stories) can help parents cope and connect. It involves a 5-week journaling activity and one follow-up interview.
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Who can take part
- You are the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 with a urogenital condition (like differences in sex development or hypospadias).
- You can read and understand English.
- You are willing to write or dictate in a journal for about 5 weeks.
- You are willing to take part in a 45-minute follow-up interview after journaling.
- You can agree to participate and understand what the study involves.
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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