Can a helping hand ease the leap to adult transplant care?
NCT ID NCT06386198
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether adding a health advocate to the transplant team helps young adults (ages 18-25) who received a liver transplant more than a year ago and are about to move to adult care. The advocate helps address social needs like food insecurity, improves communication with doctors, and coordinates care. The study measures whether this support is acceptable and feasible, and whether it improves patient experience and medication adherence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Health Advocate (Patient Navigator) - a behavioral intervention providing support with social needs, communication, and care coordination
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a support model that helps young liver transplant patients manage their health and transition smoothly to adult care, potentially improving long-term outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (20 participants) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the intervention's impact on clinical outcomes is uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30345, United States
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University of California San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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