Parental perspectives long term after neonatal clinical trial participation: a survey.
Thomas SalaetsEmilie LavrysenAnne SmitsSophie VanhaesebrouckMaissa RayyanEls OrtibusJaan ToelenLaurence ClaesKarel AllegaertPublished in: Trials (2020)
Overall, parents reported positive experiences and little emotional distress long term after participation. Future efforts to improve the practice of neonatal clinical trials should focus on ensuring effective communication about the concept and characteristics of a clinical trial during consent discussions and on the follow-up after the trial.