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Behavioural Intervention

Intervention for Children and Youth With Medical Complexity (PITCare Trial)

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Research Sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 to 24 months

Awards & highlights

PITCare Trial Summary

This trial will test if intensive transition support from a transition team, led by an advance practice nurse, can improve care for children and youth with medical complexity as they transition into adult care.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children and youth with complex medical needs who rely on technology, face severe or life-threatening conditions, expect their condition to last at least 6 months, and are involved with multiple healthcare teams in various locations. It's not specified who can't join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if intensive support during the shift from pediatric to adult care improves continuity of care over two years versus usual care. Support includes help with care plans, funding access, and connecting with primary providers and specialists.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves supportive services rather than medication, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, there may be emotional or social impacts due to changes in the patient's healthcare routine.

PITCare Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 to 24 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 to 24 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 to 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Secondary outcome measures

Early Identification and Transition Readiness- Satisfaction with Transitional Healthcare

Early Identification and Transition Readiness- Self-Care

Experiences in The Process

+8 more

Other outcome measures

Implementation Progress Outcomes- Adult Subspecialty Facilitation

Implementation Progress Outcomes- Care Planning

Implementation Progress Outcomes- Facilitation of Funding

+1 more

PITCare Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Control/ Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Standard of care in the control group will involve the utilization of existing tools within clinical programs which may include preparation for transitions, but there will be no systematic follow-up by a paediatric provider beyond age 18. Care will be transferred to adult providers (primary care and specialists) via a transition guide that will be offered to participants and their referring providers. This is the current model of care for virtually all CMC in Ontario.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Hospital for Sick ChildrenLead Sponsor

691 Previous Clinical Trials

6,945,456 Total Patients Enrolled

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV

1,345 Previous Clinical Trials

26,453,364 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals below the age of 60 eligible to join this research?

"This medical study is seeking out applicants who are between 210 and 213 months of age."

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Are there still vacancies available for those wishing to participate in this trial?

"Per reports on clinicaltrials.gov, this research venture is seeking participants. It was initially advertised on November 24th 2023 and has experienced a recent update as of December 18th 2023."

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How many individuals are taking part in this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this research trial is currently looking for suitable participants, with the initial posting taking place on November 24th 2023 and edited December 18th of the same year. The study requires 150 individuals to join from one single medical centre."

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Am I eligible to partake in this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial is seeking 150 participants aged between 2 and 3 years old who are reliant on technology, have a severe or life-threatening medical condition that is expected to last at least 6 months, and involve the collaboration of 5 healthcare teams from multiple locations (such as home, school, hospital)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Promoting Intensive Transitions for Children and Youth With Medical Complexity From Pediatric to Adult Care

Eyal Cohen 2023. "Promoting Intensive Transitions for Children and Youth With Medical Complexity From Pediatric to Adult Care". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06093386.