NCT06281743

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate attitudes on decisions to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatments in critically ill children in Swedish intensive care units. This is a survey among pediatric critical care physicians.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
6mo left

Started Apr 2024

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress79%
Apr 2024Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 16, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 28, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2024

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

January 16, 2024

Last Update Submit

February 4, 2026

Conditions

Pediatric DisorderCritical IllnessEthics, Narrative

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Attitudes and experiences -questionnaire

    Attitudes on decisions to withdraw or withhold life sustaining treatments in critically ill children in Swedish intensive care units. A questionnaire.

    2024-2026

Interventions

SurveyOTHER

A web based survey is sent out to pediatric critical care physicians

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Year - 100 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Please

You may qualify if:

  • Critical care physicians working with critically ill children in Swedish intensive care units

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Gothenburg, Sweden, 41345, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Critical IllnessNarration

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsCommunicationBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Linda Block, PhD

    Göteborg University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 16, 2024

First Posted

February 28, 2024

Study Start

April 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

SE(1)