Mixed Methods Study on Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood With Lyme Disease
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Over 18 years of age and reside in the United States or Canada
• Diagnosed with acute Lyme disease, PTLDS, and/or Chronic Lyme by a health care provider while they were pregnant OR PTLDS/CL prior to becoming pregnant with ongoing symptoms during pregnancy
Locations
United States
Washington, D.c.
Children's National Hospital
RECRUITING
Washington D.c.
Contact Information
Primary
Meagan E Williams, MSPH, CCRC
mewilliams@childrensnational.org
202-476-3388
Backup
Sarah B. Mulkey, MD, PhD
sbmulkey@childrensnational.org
Time Frame
Start Date:2024-03-20
Estimated Completion Date:2025-08-01
Participants
Target number of participants:30
Treatments
Gestational parents with Lyme disease
Participants in this study will be enrolled following a screening call to assess their eligibility. All participants must report that they were diagnosed with acute Lyme disease, PTLDS, and/or Chronic Lyme by a health care provider while they were pregnant OR PTLDS/CL prior to becoming pregnant with ongoing symptoms during pregnancy.~After being consented for the study, participants will then complete a set of online questionnaires and participate in a qualitative interview with a member of the research team.