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New treatment option for Liver Transplant; Complications
Official title HEalth Advocate for Liver Transplant - Pilot
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05700799
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The Health Advocate for Liver Transplant (HEAL-Tx) Pilot is a nonrandomized, open-label intervention pilot of a health advocate intervention aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of integrating a Health Advocate onto the transplant team. Across studies, health advocate roles vary, and can include coordinating medical care treatment, facilitating financial assistance (e.g., taxi vouchers), and connecting patients to community resources, which can improve self-management, mitigate social risks, and lead to better communication between the healthcare system and the family.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages up to 17
You may be able to join if
- Patients under 18 years if age that have undergone liver transplantation.
- Subject and/or parent/legal guardian can provide written informed consent and willing to comply with study procedures.
- Subject and/or parent/ legal guardian is willing to be contacted in the future by study staff.
- Patient and/or caregiver felt to be a good fit for this pilot by transplant team.
You likely can't join if
- Caregiver unwilling or unable to complete the survey.
- Child is a ward of the state (e.g. foster care) since present circumstances may not be reflective of child's past or future circumstances.
- Non-English, non-Spanish speakers.
- Non-US residents.
- Greater than 18 years of age at the time of enrollment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, up to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.