180 Participants Needed

Web-based Education for Congenital Heart Disease Transition

KA
CS
Overseen ByCynthia Smith, RN
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Michigan
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Web-based Educational Intervention for congenital heart disease transition?

Research shows that online, evidence-based information portals can effectively provide patient education for congenital heart disease, as seen in a study on a similar portal for congenital aortic and pulmonary valve disease. Additionally, transition clinics have been shown to improve patient education and self-care skills, which are important for successful transition to adult care.12345

How does the Web-based Education for Congenital Heart Disease Transition treatment differ from other treatments for this condition?

This treatment is unique because it uses an online platform to provide education specifically for transitioning adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease, helping them understand their condition and manage their care as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare services. Unlike traditional treatments, this approach focuses on improving health literacy and autonomy through digital education tools.12678

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.

Research Team

KU

Karen Uzark, PhD, CPNP

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

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 being evaluated for an acute medical problem
I cannot complete a questionnaire due to severe memory or thinking problems.
New patients to cardiology clinic

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Web-based Educational Intervention

Participants receive access to a web-based educational resource in addition to the standard of care

12 months
Standard of care visits

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in transition readiness and health service utilization

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Web-based Educational Intervention
Trial Overview 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.
Participant Groups
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.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,891
Recruited
6,458,000+

University of Nebraska

Collaborator

Trials
563
Recruited
1,147,000+

References

Development of an Online, Evidence-Based Patient Information Portal for Congenital Heart Disease: A Pilot Study. [2020]
Patient information portal for congenital aortic and pulmonary valve disease: a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial. [2021]
Transition to adult care of young people with congenital heart disease: impact of a service on knowledge and self-care skills and correlates of a successful transition. [2023]
Effects of eHealth physical activity encouragement in adolescents with complex congenital heart disease: The PReVaiL randomized clinical trial. [2017]
Multistakeholder Recommendations for Supporting Patients and Families Transitioning From Paediatric to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care. [2023]
Factors influencing the participation of adolescents and young adults with a congenital heart disease in a transition education program: A prospective multicentre controlled study. [2020]
The Use of Virtual Reality Learning on Transition Education in Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease. [2023]
Impact of a transition education program on health-related quality of life in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease: study design for a randomised controlled trial. [2021]
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