Transition to Adulthood Through Coaching and Empowerment in Rheumatology

NCT ID: NCT05545839

Last Updated: 2026-02-11

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

26 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-17

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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TRACER is a study aiming to investigate the feasibility of transition coaching sessions for patients moving from paediatric to adult rheumatology care.

Detailed Description

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TRACER is a feasibility study investigating transition coaching for patients with rheumatic disease transferring from paediatric to adult rheumatology care. This is a vulnerable time in the patients' care and life as they are assuming more responsibility for their health and undergoing significant life transitions. There is risk for increased morbidity and mortality around this time if the patient are not well supported and if they do not stay engaged with care. This intervention aim to provide self-efficacy, self-management, coping skills and support to patients making the transition. This study aims to assess the feasibility of conducting a multi-centre randomized trial.

Conditions

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Juvenile Dermatomyositis Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Autoinflammatory Disease Autoimmune Diseases Lupus Erythematosus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Standard care - control

Standard of care, appointments with adult rheumatology

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Transition coaching - experimental

Participants will receive 8 transition coaching sessions (1/month) in addition to standard care

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transition coaching

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Transition coaching sessions (8 sessions), covering paediatric to adult care, self-advocacy, medication management, general health, lifestyle and behaviours, future planning, screening for mood disorders and coping skills.

Interventions

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Transition coaching

Transition coaching sessions (8 sessions), covering paediatric to adult care, self-advocacy, medication management, general health, lifestyle and behaviours, future planning, screening for mood disorders and coping skills.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patient with pediatic-onset rheumatic disease
* At their last paediatric rheumatology appointment prior to transferring to adult rheumatology care
* Able to communicate in English
* Have a phone or device capable of participating in video conference
* Available over the next 8 months

Exclusion Criteria

* Cognitive impairment preventing participation in individualized education sessions (as determined by medical staff)
Minimum Eligible Age

17 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Western University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

McMaster University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michelle Batthish

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Michelle Batthish, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

McMaster University

Locations

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McMaster Children's Hospital

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre

London, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

Other Identifiers

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14499

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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