NCT Number: NCT07786142
This study will evaluate the transition from pediatric to adult care in patients with pediatric-onset rare endocrine disorders. The study includes three components: a review of medical records to assess previous transition outcomes, a survey of adult patients about transition experiences and quality of life, and an evaluation of a structured transition program for participants aged 18 years or older. The transition program provides assessment of transition readiness, individualized education, clinical information transfer, coordinated care between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and follow-up after transfer. Researchers will evaluate transfer and retention in adult care, transition readiness, quality of life, appointment attendance, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
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Request Info18 year and older
All sexes
Interventional
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Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, South Korea
This study consists of three components. First, current transition practices and outcomes will be evaluated through retrospective medical record review. Second, a survey of adult patients will assess their transition experiences, unmet needs, and quality of life. Third, a standardized transition program will be prospectively evaluated in eligible participants preparing to transfer from pediatric to adult endocrinology care.
The transition program includes standardized assessment of transition readiness, disease knowledge, quality of life, and psychological status, together with individualized education, preparation of a clinical information summary and disease-specific checklist, coordinated transfer between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and follow-up after transfer.
The study is designed to characterize current transition practices and unmet needs and to evaluate whether a standardized transition program can improve the transition from pediatric to adult endocrine care.
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
The program includes assessment of transition readiness and disease knowledge, individualized education, preparation of a clinical information summary and disease-specific checklist, coordinated transfer between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and structured follow-up after transfer.
Time frame: Within 6 months after transfer to adult endocrinology care
The proportion of participants who successfully transfer to adult endocrinology care will be calculated as the number of participants who complete their first adult endocrinology outpatient visit after transfer from pediatric care divided by the number of participants enrolled in the standardized transition-of-care program.
Time frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Transition readiness will be assessed using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire at baseline and after transition to adult care. Scores will be calculated according to the validated scoring method, with higher scores indicating greater transition readiness. Change will be calculated as the post-transition score minus the baseline score.
Time frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Transition-related anxiety will be assessed at baseline and after transition to adult care using the study-specific transition evaluation questionnaire. Change will be calculated as the post-transition score minus the baseline score, with higher scores indicating greater transition-related anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Participant satisfaction with the transition program and adult-oriented care will be assessed using the post-transition evaluation questionnaire. The total score will be calculated according to the study-specific scoring method, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
Time frame: 12 months after the first adult endocrinology visi
The proportion of participants who remain in adult endocrinology care at 12 months after their first adult endocrinology visit will be assessed. Retention will be defined as continued attendance at scheduled adult endocrinology follow-up visits during the 12-month period.
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Yun Jeong Lee
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Yunsoo Choe
CONTACT
Seoul National University Hospital
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Transition of Care in Pediatric Rare Endocrine Disorders: Assessing Unmet Needs and Implementing a Standardized Transition Program
Acronym: TRANSPIRE
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