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Feasibility and Efficiency of Screening for Neurodevelopmental Disorders by an Advanced Practice Nurse in Children With Congenital Heart Disease

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Congenital Heart Disease in Children
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Interventions
Other: Screening for neurodevelopmental disorders by an advanced practice nurse
Registration Number
NCT06431269
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Montpellier
Brief Summary

Feasibility and efficiency of Screening for Neurodevelopmental Disorders by an Advanced Practice Nurse in Children aged 1 to 5 with Congenital Heart Disease

Detailed Description

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defects. Over 90% of children born with CHD reach adulthood. 50% of them will develop a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that could affect life and long-term prognosis, including scholar and social integration and health related quality of life.

In France, there is a lack of medical resources to screen NDD in this population and to refer patients for appropriate and early treatment.

Investigators plan to propose a systematic early screening of NDD by an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) during the usual cardiac follow-up. Children with CHD aged 1 to 5 will be included. If NDD is suspected, the patient will be referred to a neuropsychologist for NDD diagnosis confirmation and management planning. Patients with higher NDD risks (neonatal cardiac surgery) will benefit from a systematic neuropsychologist evaluation.

This study will investigate the feasibility and performance of an APN screening in this NDD-high risk population.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
270
Inclusion Criteria
  • Congenital heart disease with stable status defined by last operation >3 months, no cardiac decompensation in the last 3 months, no planned surgery within 6 months after the inclusion
  • Cardiac surgery and/or catheter-based cardiac intervention(s) during the first year of life,
  • Patient aged 1 to 5 years.
  • No previous medical diagnosis of NDD
  • Parental or legal guardian's consent.
  • Social security affiliation (for France only)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Genetic or poly-malformative syndrome with usual neurodevelopmental care (CAMPS-type care network)
  • Neurodevelopmental status evaluation within the last 6 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Screening for neurodevelopmental disorders by an advanced practice nurseScreening for neurodevelopmental disorders by an advanced practice nurse-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sensibility of the IPA screening for neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) on the whole population studied4 months (to obtain the neurophysiologist assessment)

This will be evaluated by comparing the results of the IPA screening (using both HAS scale and ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) with results of the advanced neuropsychologist assessment. A positive IPA screening is defined by a NDD alert using the HAS scale and/or the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire. The advanced neuropsychologist assessment will be done only for patients with CHD with a positive IPA screening.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Performance (negative predictive value) of the IPA screening for NDD on the NDD high risk population4 months (to obtain the neurophysiologist assessment)

This will be evaluated by comparing the results of the IPA screening (using both HAS scale and ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) with results of the advanced neuropsychologist assessment. A positive IPA screening is defined by a NDD alert using the HAS scale and/or the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire. The advanced neuropsychologist assessment will be done only for patients with CHD with a positive IPA screening.

Prevalence of NDD in the high risk population18 months
Feasibility of the IPA screening for NDD18 months

This rate will be calculated by dividing the complete IPA screenings (including HAS and the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) and children coming to the Complex Congenital Heart Defects consultation during the study period.

Performance (sensibility) of the IPA screening for NDD on the NDD high risk population4 months (to obtain the neurophysiologist assessment)

This will be evaluated by comparing the results of the IPA screening (using both HAS scale and ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) with results of the advanced neuropsychologist assessment. A positive IPA screening is defined by a NDD alert using the HAS scale and/or the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire. The advanced neuropsychologist assessment will be done only for patients with CHD with a positive IPA screening.

Performance (specificity) of the IPA screening for NDD on the NDD high risk population4 months (to obtain the neurophysiologist assessment)

This will be evaluated by comparing the results of the IPA screening (using both HAS scale and ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) with results of the advanced neuropsychologist assessment. A positive IPA screening is defined by a NDD alert using the HAS scale and/or the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire. The advanced neuropsychologist assessment will be done only for patients with CHD with a positive IPA screening.

Performance (positive predictive value) of the IPA screening for NDD on the NDD high risk population4 months (to obtain the neurophysiologist assessment)

This will be evaluated by comparing the results of the IPA screening (using both HAS scale and ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire) with results of the advanced neuropsychologist assessment. A positive IPA screening is defined by a NDD alert using the HAS scale and/or the ASQ-3 parent's questionnaire. The advanced neuropsychologist assessment will be done only for patients with CHD with a positive IPA screening.

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

University Hospitial of Montpellier

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Montpellier, France

Institut Marin Saint-Pierre

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Palavas-les-Flots, France

CHU Bordeaux Haut-Lévêque

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Pessac, France

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