Health Advocate Support for Liver Transplant Patients
HEalth Advocate for Liver Transplantation: Improving Transition of Care for Adolescent Liver Transplant Recipients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Liver Transplant; Complications
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young adults aged 18-25 who have had a liver transplant more than a year ago. Participants will receive support from a health advocate to help manage their transition to adult healthcare.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have received a liver transplant more than a year ago.
- I am between 18-25 years old.
- I can read and write in English or Spanish.
- I will be transferring to an adult transplant team within 6 months.
- I have an unmet social need or my MLVI is 2.0 or higher.
- The study team believes I could benefit from the Health Advocate program.
- I have a working phone and smart device for virtual visits.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant cognitive impairment.
- I do not meet the age criteria.
- I am a ward of the state.
- I cannot speak English or Spanish.
- I am not a US resident.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The Health Advocate for Liver Transplant (HEAL-Tx) Transition of Care Pilot is a nonrandomized, open-label intervention pilot of a health advocate intervention aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of integrating a Health Advocate onto the transplant team to help adolescents transition their care to adult transplant teams. Across studies, health advocate roles vary, and can include coordin…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patient has received a liver transplant \>1 year ago
2. Study team has screened patient and discussed with the primary transplant practitioner that patient may benefit from the Health Advocate program.
3. Patient has an unmet social risk (e.g., food insecurity) or MLVI \>/= 2…
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