Peer Coaching for Congenital Heart Disease
(CHASM in ACHD Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byRichard A Krasuski, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Duke University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial aims to help young adults with congenital heart disease by pairing them with someone who has successfully managed the same condition. This person will offer advice, support, and motivation to help them take better care of themselves and move to adult medical care.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young adults aged 18-26 with congenital heart disease who are patients at a Duke pediatric cardiology clinic and have access to a smartphone. It's not suitable for individuals with cognitive delays or those attending an adult cardiology clinic.

Inclusion Criteria

You have a smartphone.

Patient at a Duke pediatric cardiology clinic

I am between 18 and 26 years old.

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Exclusion Criteria

Patient at an adult cardiology clinic

You have difficulty with thinking and understanding.

Participant Groups

The study is looking into the effectiveness of peer health coaching as an intervention for young adults with congenital heart disease, aiming to improve their health outcomes and self-management skills.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Peer CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participant receive a 6 month peer health coaching intervention.

Group II: Education onlyActive Control1 Intervention

Participants receive education-only material (newsletter) biweekly for 6 months