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Behavioural Intervention
Virtual Self-Management Program for Juvenile Arthritis
N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17
Be younger than 18 years old
Must not have
Untreated psychiatric or comorbid disorders or major cognitive impairments leading to inability to understand materials and participate in the SMP group activities
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to test a virtual self-management program for adolescents with JIA across different provinces. Participants will be divided into two groups - one group will participate in the program while the other group will receive
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) who are interested in a virtual program to help manage their condition. Participants should be willing to attend online group sessions and complete certain health measures before and after the program.
What is being tested?
The study is testing a Virtual Self-Management Program (SMP) that includes disease education, self-management strategies, and peer support over eight weeks, compared to standard care without this additional support.
What are the potential side effects?
Since there's no medical intervention like drugs or surgery involved in this trial, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience discomfort from discussing personal health issues in a group setting.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 12 and 17 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
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I do not have untreated mental health issues that prevent me from understanding or participating in group activities.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Intervention fidelity
Program Adherence Rates (feasability)
Satisfaction of Program
Secondary study objectives
How Prepared the patient feels for Adult Care
Physical Pain Level
Quality of Life for Teens
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SMP Program with Standard CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
four 60-90 minute virtual educational sessions over 8 weeks with a group of 4-6 participants
Group II: Standard Care OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Standard of care(no formal education program similar to SMP) and placed on 8-week waitlist for optional intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of AlbertaOTHER
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