TransitionED Framework for Eating Disorders
(TransitionED 3 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Moving from pediatric (children's) health care to adult health care can be challenging for youth and young adults with eating disorders. Many young people and families report feeling unprepared, unsure of what to expect, and worried about losing support during this time. Gaps in care during this transition can increase stress and make recovery more difficult.
This study is testing a structured transition support program called the TransitionED framework. The goal is to see whether this program can be successfully used in real hospital settings and whether youth, caregivers, and clinicians find it helpful.
The TransitionED framework is designed to help youth and families prepare for the move to adult care. It includes:
1. A transition planning package for youth
2. A separate planning package for caregivers
3. At least two guided transition meetings with a clinician
4. A short "Personal Transition Profile" written by the youth to help new adult providers understand them better
5. Optional virtual peer support sessions for youth and for caregivers
6. Tools to help pediatric and adult providers communicate more clearly
Youth who are 16 years or older and currently receiving care in a participating pediatric eating disorder program may be invited to join, along with one caregiver. Clinicians and program leaders will also take part to help deliver and evaluate the program.
Participants will complete surveys at the beginning of the study, about two months later, and six months after finishing the program. Some participants will also take part in interviews to share their experiences.
This study is focused on feasibility. That means the main goal is to learn whether this transition program is practical, acceptable, and workable in everyday clinical care. What we learn will help improve transition support for youth and young adults with eating disorders in the future.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jennifer Couturier, MD, MSc
Principal Investigator
McMaster University
Georgina Dimitropoulos, MSW, PhD, RSW
Principal Investigator
University of Calgary
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
TransitionED Framework Implementation
Participants receive the TransitionED framework, including transition planning packages, clinician-led meetings, and optional peer support sessions.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feasibility outcomes, including acceptability, implementation fidelity, and practicality.
Optional Peer Support Sessions
Participants may engage in virtual peer support sessions for additional guidance and reassurance.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- TransitionED Healthcare Transition Framework
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants receive the TransitionED framework, a structured, guideline-informed healthcare transition approach for youth and young adults with eating disorders. The framework includes youth and caregiver transition planning packages, at least two clinician-led transition meetings (including coordination with adult providers), a youth-authored Personal Transition Profile to support information transfer, optional peer support sessions for youth and caregivers, and a communication guide to promote collaboration between paediatric and adult services. Framework delivery occurs approximately two months within routine clinical care.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McMaster University
Lead Sponsor
University of Calgary
Collaborator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator
McMaster Children's Hospital
Collaborator
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