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Exploring Lived Experiences of Families of Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) Type 1 Regarding Feeding and Communication

2026年5月29日 更新者：Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Lived Experiences of Families of Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1: A Qualitative Investigation Into Feeding and Communication

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA )Type 1 is a severe, early-onset neuromuscular condition that typically leads to profound weakness and impaired bulbar function-affecting swallowing, feeding, speech, and airway protection. Historically, bulbar decline contributed significantly to early morbidity and mortality.

The advent of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) such as nusinersen, zolgensma and risdiplam (also known as Spinraza, Zolgensma, and Evrysdi) sinersinhas altered the clinical course of SMA Type 1, with emerging evidence of motor improvement and increased survival. However, the impact of these therapies on bulbar function remains poorly understood, and standardised tools for its assessment are lacking.

Qualitative research which uses interviews with parents and carers offers an opportunity to capture nuanced caregiver perspectives, identify meaningful functional outcomes, and explore daily lived experiences in a way quantitative tools currently cannot.

This study will investigate the lived experiences of families managing feeding and communication in children with SMA Type 1.

The research will also aim to

1 Identify emotional, social issues experienced by families and practical support needs related to feeding and communication.

2. Provide insights that can inform healthcare interventions and support

調査の概要

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条件

詳細な説明

Methodology This study will adopt a qualitative phenomenological approach to gain in-depth insights into the experiences of families of children with SMA Type 1. It is anticipated that the study will interview 10-15 participants, the numbers will be determined by how many parents need to be interviewed to reach the point of saturation i.e. the point at which no new themes arise. The interviews will be aim to be inductive and discursive.

Prior to the interview parents will have received the information leaflet and consent form. A broad interview guide will be used to enable the interviewer to ensure all areas are covered within each interview, whilst providing flexibility to ensure all participant feedback is gathered. The interviews will be recorded digitally.

Participants The study will be advertised on the SMAUK website and their other social media platforms. Families will be invited to contact the CI if they are interested in taking part. Participants will be caregivers (parents, guardians) of children diagnosed with SMA Type 1.

The CI will then contact the potential participants and share the full information sheet and consent form. The participant will then complete and return the consent form and the PI will contact them to arrange a time for the interview. Interviews are expected to last approximately 60 minutes.

Data Collection The CI will carry out semi-structured interviews conducted via video conferencing, focusing on feeding and communication experiences. Interviews will be recorded, and questions will be based upon a broad interview guide to ensure all key areas are covered whilst being flexible to enable participants to share their experiences.

Data Analysis Recordings from interviews will be transcribed using Thematic Analysis (Braun and Clarke 2006)Thematic analysis software will be used to support the identification of recurring patterns and themes. Coding consistency will be checked by another researcher who will recode an anonymised random sample of the transcriptions.

Ethical Considerations: Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. The study will adhere to ethical guidelines to ensure confidentiality, voluntary participation, and sensitivity to emotional distress.

研究の種類

観察的

入学 (推定)

15

連絡先と場所

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研究連絡先

研究連絡先のバックアップ

研究場所

  • イギリス
      • London、イギリス、SE1 7EU
        • GSTT Evelina Neurosciences
        • コンタクト：

参加基準

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適格基準

就学可能な年齢

  • 子
  • 大人
  • 高齢者

健康ボランティアの受け入れ

いいえ

サンプリング方法

非確率サンプル

調査対象母集団

Parent/carers of children with SMA1 who have had a disease modifying treatment

説明

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Parents/guardians of children with a diagnosis of SMA1 who have received any one or more disease modifying therapies[CE7.1][BA7.2][AB7.3]
  • Participants need to be able to carry out interview in English In addition to parents, grandparents or other relatives with full parental responsibility will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Parents/carers who require an interpreter will not be included within the study for reasons of time and cost and because parents may feel less able to be open and honest when communicating with the researcher through a third party.
  • Primary carer who is a foster carer or corporate parent (i.e. a looked after child) as they are not likely to have the same decision-making 'freedoms'.

研究計画

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研究はどのように設計されていますか？

デザインの詳細

コホートと介入

グループ/コホート
Parents/guardians of children with a diagnosis of SMA1
Parents/guardians of children with a diagnosis of SMA1 who have received any one or more disease modifying therapies Participants need to be able to carry out interview in English In addition to parents, grandparents or other relatives with full parental responsibility will be included

この研究は何を測定していますか？

主要な結果の測定

結果測定
メジャーの説明
時間枠
Qualitative themes describing caregiver experiences of feeding and communication in children with SMA Type 1.
時間枠：From interview to completion of thematic analysis 2 weeks later
The primary outcome is the set of emergent qualitative themes describing caregiver experiences of feeding and communication in children with SMA Type 1. Data will be collected via a single semi-structured interview per participant (approximately one hour) conducted post-consent, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis (NVivo) following completion of data collection.
From interview to completion of thematic analysis 2 weeks later

二次結果の測定

結果測定
メジャーの説明
時間枠
Broader issues
時間枠：From interview to 2 weeks after when thematic analysis is completed

Social, emotional, and practical challenges related to feeding and communication.

Caregiver perceptions of bulbar function following disease-modifying therapies (DMTs).

Identification of perceived barriers and support systems impacting feeding and communication, assessed during the same single interview session and analysed thematically.
From interview to 2 weeks after when thematic analysis is completed

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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主要日程の研究

研究開始 (推定)

2026年6月19日

一次修了 (推定)

2026年11月1日

研究の完了 (推定)

2026年11月1日

試験登録日

最初に提出

2026年5月13日

QC基準を満たした最初の提出物

2026年5月13日

最初の投稿 (実際)

2026年5月19日

学習記録の更新

投稿された最後の更新 (実際)

2026年6月2日

QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました

2026年5月29日

最終確認日

2026年5月1日

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  • 358595

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