New program aims to ease tough transition for teens with Crohn's
NCT ID NCT05221281
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a support program for teens aged 16-17.5 with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The program includes personalized assessments, a transition navigator, and virtual skill-building sessions. Researchers will measure how well participants function and manage their health three years later, comparing them to teens who receive standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multimodal behavioral intervention (individualized assessment, transition navigator, virtual skills-building, and education program)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a standard program to help teens with Crohn's disease transition more smoothly to adult care, improving their daily functioning and mental health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (90 participants) focused on a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. Participants may not fully adhere to all components, limiting effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada
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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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