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New treatment option for Heart Failure
Official title iP2P Mentorship Program for Adolescent HF Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05709132
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The iPeer2Peer (iP2P) program is an online peer support mentorship program that provides modelling and reinforcement by trained young adult peer mentors to adolescent mentees with the same condition. A quasi-experimental single-arm pre-post study design will be employed across three sites.
- Time commitment: about 15 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 30
You may be able to join if
- Mentee
- patient with a cardiac diagnosis,
- at least 4 months post-diagnosis,
- between the ages of 12 and 17 years,
- able to speak and read English, and
You likely can't join if
- significant cognitive impairments as assessed by a qualified healthcare provider,
- a diagnosis of an active psychological disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder) likely to influence assessment of...
- participating in other peer support or self-management interventions.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Mentee
- patient with a cardiac diagnosis,
- at least 4 months post-diagnosis,
- between the ages of 12 and 17 years,
- able to speak and read English, and
- willingness to commit to 5-10 texts and/or calls of 20-30 minutes each with a peer mentor over a period of 15 weeks. Mentor
- patient with a cardiac diagnosis,
- between the ages of 18 and 30 years,
- able to speak and read English,
- nominated by a member of their health care team as a good mentor based on maturity and emotional stability,
- willingness to commit to peer mentor training (20 hours) via the PHIPA-compliant version of Zoom or Microsoft Teams and mentoring adolescent participants (once paired with mentee, 5-10 texts and/or calls of 20-30...
- good communication skills (as assessed by a healthcare provider), and
- previous experience in a professional environment (e.g., as a camp counsellor, part time job, volunteering) is an asset.
- significant cognitive impairments as assessed by a qualified healthcare provider,
- a diagnosis of an active psychological disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder) likely to influence assessment of health-related quality of life and/or interfere with their ability to...
- participating in other peer support or self-management interventions.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 study runs about 15 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 30 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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