Mothers Experiences With X-linked Retinoschisis Compared to Fathers Experiences
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/13/2019 |
| Start Date: | December 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | August 1, 2019 |
Mothers' Experiences With X-linked Retinoschisis Compared to Fathers' Experiences
Background:
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a genetic condition. It usually presents in boys in
childhood with vision loss. Genetic conditions affect the people who have it and also their
family members. Researchers want to learn if mothers and fathers react differently when a son
gets XLRS. They also want to learn how personality impacts the way people react. This will
help researchers find better ways to support families living with XLRS.
Objective:
To learn more about the experiences of mothers of sons with XLRS compared to fathers of sons
with XLRS. Also to study personality differences between mothers and fathers.
Eligibility:
Parents of a biological son of any age with XLRS who is enrolled in protocol 03-EI-0033
Design:
Participants will be asked questions in person or by phone. This will last 30 90 minutes.
They will be asked about their experience with XLRS and how it has impacted their family. The
interview will be recorded.
Participants will complete a survey about personality traits. It will be anonymous. It can be
completed by mail, email, or fax. It will take about 15 minutes.
Participants data may be shared with others, including those not at NIH, if they agree. Their
data may be stored.
Sponsoring Institution: National Eye Institute
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a genetic condition. It usually presents in boys in
childhood with vision loss. Genetic conditions affect the people who have it and also their
family members. Researchers want to learn if mothers and fathers react differently when a son
gets XLRS. They also want to learn how personality impacts the way people react. This will
help researchers find better ways to support families living with XLRS.
Objective:
To learn more about the experiences of mothers of sons with XLRS compared to fathers of sons
with XLRS. Also to study personality differences between mothers and fathers.
Eligibility:
Parents of a biological son of any age with XLRS who is enrolled in protocol 03-EI-0033
Design:
Participants will be asked questions in person or by phone. This will last 30 90 minutes.
They will be asked about their experience with XLRS and how it has impacted their family. The
interview will be recorded.
Participants will complete a survey about personality traits. It will be anonymous. It can be
completed by mail, email, or fax. It will take about 15 minutes.
Participants data may be shared with others, including those not at NIH, if they agree. Their
data may be stored.
Sponsoring Institution: National Eye Institute
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to explore the experiences of mothers of sons with
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) compared to fathers of sons with XLRS and to draft a
personality profile of both mothers and fathers based on the findings.
STUDY POPULATION: Up to 50 mothers of sons of all ages diagnosed with XLRS are eligible to
participate in this study. Up to 50 fathers of sons of all ages with XLRS are also eligible
to participate and will serve as a comparison group.
DESIGN: This is a pilot mixed-methods study that involves a cross sectional qualitative
interview and a self-administered questionnaire. Participants will be recruited through a
"parent" study "Clinical and Molecular Studies of X-linked Retinoschisis" (03-EI-0033).
Interviews will be conducted either in person at the National Institutes of Health Clinical
Center (NIH CC) or by telephone. The interview will explore the experiences and impact of
having a son with XLRS. Interviews will be recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded by two
independent coders, and analyzed thematically. Participants will also be asked to complete a
questionnaire to assess personality traits, anxiety, and optimism, using scales shown to be
valid and reliable in the general population and in clinical samples. Results from these
scales will provide information about variables that cannot be reliably assessed from an
interview. This study is not designed to assess causality; rather, it will be used to
generate hypotheses and inform future social and behavioral and/or basic science research
studies of parents of sons with XLRS.
OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcomes of this study include a description of the experiences
of mothers of sons with XLRS compared to fathers of sons with XLRS and a preliminary
personality profile of mothers and fathers.
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) compared to fathers of sons with XLRS and to draft a
personality profile of both mothers and fathers based on the findings.
STUDY POPULATION: Up to 50 mothers of sons of all ages diagnosed with XLRS are eligible to
participate in this study. Up to 50 fathers of sons of all ages with XLRS are also eligible
to participate and will serve as a comparison group.
DESIGN: This is a pilot mixed-methods study that involves a cross sectional qualitative
interview and a self-administered questionnaire. Participants will be recruited through a
"parent" study "Clinical and Molecular Studies of X-linked Retinoschisis" (03-EI-0033).
Interviews will be conducted either in person at the National Institutes of Health Clinical
Center (NIH CC) or by telephone. The interview will explore the experiences and impact of
having a son with XLRS. Interviews will be recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded by two
independent coders, and analyzed thematically. Participants will also be asked to complete a
questionnaire to assess personality traits, anxiety, and optimism, using scales shown to be
valid and reliable in the general population and in clinical samples. Results from these
scales will provide information about variables that cannot be reliably assessed from an
interview. This study is not designed to assess causality; rather, it will be used to
generate hypotheses and inform future social and behavioral and/or basic science research
studies of parents of sons with XLRS.
OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcomes of this study include a description of the experiences
of mothers of sons with XLRS compared to fathers of sons with XLRS and a preliminary
personality profile of mothers and fathers.
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Participants may be eligible to take part in this study if they: Have a biological son of
any age with XLRS who is enrolled in XLRS Clinical and Molecular Studies protocol
(03-EI-0033).
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
-Participants may not be able to take part in this study if they:
- Are unable to understand and comply with the procedures of this study.
- Cannot communicate in English orally and in writing.
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