E-health-supported Diagnostic and Intervention in Preterm Born Children and Their Families

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TUEBINGEN · Apr 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to support families with premature babies, specifically those born between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. The researchers want to see if an app can help identify mental and physical health needs in these children and their families, aiming to improve care after they leave the hospital. Families will be divided into two groups: one that will use the app and another that will receive standard care.

To participate, mothers must be at least 18 years old, have internet access, and be able to communicate in German. Unfortunately, families with babies born before 28 weeks or after 34 weeks, or those with serious health issues, won't be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect support through the app, which focuses on strengthening your family's well-being during a challenging time. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and your involvement could contribute to better care for future families with premature babies.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Premature babies born at the UKT,
• • Gestational age 28-34 weeks,
• • Mother: age ≥ 18 years,
• • agreement to participate in this study and signing of a consent form,
• • sufficient knowledge of German,
• • internet access
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Premature babies \< 28th or \>34th week of pregnancy,
• • at least one of the children has serious diseases of the nervous system or obvious symptoms of a nervous disease,
• • at least one of the children has serious congenital diseases or suffers from malformations,
• • Mother: Lack of access to a smartphone/tablet,
• • no internet access,
• • insufficient knowledge of German