Can a helping hand ease the burden of pediatric liver transplants?
NCT ID NCT05700799
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study explores whether adding a health advocate to the transplant team can help families of children who have had a liver transplant. The advocate would assist with unmet social needs like food insecurity, improve communication with doctors, and coordinate care. The study involves 15 participants and measures how acceptable and feasible this support is, as well as changes in caregiver 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 point toward a standard support service that helps families of liver transplant children manage everyday challenges and improve their experience with care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly, and the intervention may not change long-term health outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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