A safety net for the toughest transition: can a care team bridge the gap to adult medicine?
NCT ID NCT06093386
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a dedicated transition team—including a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and a social worker—can improve the move from pediatric to adult care for youth with medical complexity. Participants receive two years of intensive support with care planning, funding, and connections to adult providers, compared with usual care. The study asks if this support improves continuity of care, satisfaction, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intensive transition support from a team of nurses and a social worker
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a model for smoother, more supportive transitions to adult care, potentially improving health outcomes and quality of life for youth with complex medical needs.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and focuses on a specific population in Ontario, so results may not apply broadly. The support is intensive and may not be feasible in all settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada