~4 spots leftby Jun 2025

Web-based Education for Congenital Heart Disease Transition

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byKaren Uzark, PhD, CPNP
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Michigan
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The study looks to learn more about the helpfulness of web-based transition education and its effect on transition readiness and health service utilization in the adolescent and young adult congenital heart disease population.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young people aged 13-25 with congenital heart disease who are already seeing a cardiologist regularly. It's not suitable for new patients, those currently dealing with an urgent health issue, non-English speakers, or individuals with severe brain function issues that make it hard to fill out a survey.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 13 and 25 years old.
I was born with a heart condition.
I regularly see a cardiologist for check-ups.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who do not speak English
Patients being evaluated for an acute medical problem
I cannot complete a questionnaire due to severe memory or thinking problems.
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Participant Groups

The study is testing if learning about transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare through a web-based program can help teens and young adults manage their heart condition better and use health services more effectively.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Web-based Educational InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group of participants will be given access to a web-based educational resource in addition to the standard of care.
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
This group will be given only the standard of care during their clinic visit.

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
C.S. Mott Children's HospitalAnn Arbor, MI
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
University of NebraskaCollaborator

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