Plain-English translation of NCT06386198 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This pilot study is testing a support program called HEAL-Tx that assigns a health advocate to work with adolescents and young adults who have received a liver transplant. The health advocate helps coordinate medical care, connect patients with community resources, and manage practical challenges like transportation or food insecurity. The goal is to make the transition from a pediatric transplant team to an adult transplant team easier and less stressful.
Many young liver transplant patients struggle when they move from pediatric to adult healthcare teams—they may face social challenges, miss appointments, or feel lost in the healthcare system. This study explores whether having a dedicated health advocate can improve the transition and help patients manage their care more successfully.
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If you join this study, you will work with a health advocate who will help coordinate your transplant care, assist with practical needs like transportation support, and connect you with community resources that can help you. The advocate will support you during your transition to the adult transplant team using phone calls, video visits, and other communication methods. The study is based at the University of California, San Francisco, and involves 20 young people total.
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