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Gene Therapy Communication: Use of a Needs Assessment to Drive Decision-AIDS for Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases (GENETX)
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
This prospective mixed-method interview study aims to qualitatively describe the beliefs, attitudes, and informational needs around gene therapy for rare pediatric diseases among patients and parents of children with a rare disease targeted for treatment using gene therapy techniques. Using learned insights, the team will develop an online platform providing educational content and patient decision aids for patients and their families.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Interview
The following three groups of stakeholders will be interviewed to assess the beliefs, attitudes, and informational needs around gene therapy for rare pediatric diseases: (1) patients and families of children with rare genetic diseases who have received gene therapy (to assess their perspectives and understand their informational needs around participating in a clinical trial using gene therapy), (2) patients and families of children with rare genetic diseases who were offered but have decided against receiving gene therapy or ultimately did not qualify for a trial (to elicit feedback and to evaluate whether their informational needs and communication expectations about participating in a clinical trial using gene therapy were met), and (3) healthcare workers who provide care to patients receiving gene therapy (to assess their perspective regarding patient/family needs for gene therapy education and communication).
Locations (1)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, United States