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Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood With Lyme Disease
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute
Summary
This is a mixed methods study exploring the experiences of pregnancy and parenting among participants with Lyme disease. Eligible participants will have been diagnosed with Lyme disease (LD), post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), and/or chronic Lyme (CL) either during or before a prior pregnancy. Participants will complete quantitative surveys on topics such as their medical history, their child(ren)'s development, and demographic information. They will then participate in a qualitative interview where they will be asked about their experiences with pregnancy and with parenting their child(ren) in the context of their condition.
Official title: Mixed Methods Study on Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood With Lyme Disease
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-03-20
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2025-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Quantitative surveys and qualitative interview
All participants will complete online surveys on topics including demographic and socioeconomic information, medical history (parent and child), pregnancy history, and mental health and well-being. They will then participate in a qualitative interview about their pregnancy and parenting experiences as gestational parents with Lyme disease.
Locations (1)
Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States