Family support for young children's heart surgery
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study aims to support families whose young children (ages 1-3) are about to have heart surgery for a congenital heart condition. It uses a special approach to help families feel more prepared and empowered during the surgical process.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 3 years old and waiting for heart surgery.
- The heart problem is congenital (present from birth).
- You are at least 18 years old and can give consent.
- You have a mobile phone or internet at home.
- If you don't speak Turkish, we can use an interpreter.
- Your child does not have other major health issues (like extra birth defects, genetic syndromes, or serious infections).
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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