Transition to Adulthood Through Coaching and Empowerment in Rheumatology (TRACER)

McMaster University

Status: Enrolling

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

Treatments: Behavioral: Transition coaching

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05545839

14499

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full description

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.

Enrollment: 133 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 17 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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)

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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133 participants in 2 patient groups

Standard care - control

No Intervention group

Description:

Standard of care, appointments with adult rheumatology

Transition coaching - experimental

Experimental group

Description:

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

Treatment:

Behavioral: Transition coaching