Pediatric Heart Transplantation: Transitioning to Adult Care (NCT02090257) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pediatric Heart Transplantation: Transitioning to Adult Care
United States88 participantsStarted 2014-03-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot trial, Transitioning to Adult Care (TRANSIT), is to develop and test an intervention (i.e., a standardized, tailored transition program focused on enhancing adherence) to improve outcomes for emerging adults who underwent heart transplantation as children and transfer to adult care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have received a heart transplant at a children's hospital and are ready to transition, as determined by the pediatric heart transplant cardiologist, to the adult heart transplant center with whom a collaborative relationship has been established;
* 18 years or older;
* Able to speak, read at a fifth grade level or above, and write English;
* Physically able to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of psychiatric hospitalization within the last 3 months, assessed on a case-by-case basis with exclusion only if patients could not potentially benefit from the intervention.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To assess the feasibility of TRANSIT by measuring the transition program adherence for those randomized to the intervention and survey completion for all participants.
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02090257
SponsorAnn & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago