Digital program to help teenagers transition from pediatric to adult healthcare
Official title: Evaluation of the Digital Delivery of Person-centered Transitional Care to Empower Adolescents With Chronic Childhood-onset Diseases: The Digi-STEPSTONES Study
Run by Göteborg University · NCT06823622 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program to help teenagers with asthma and organ transplants smoothly move from children's to adult healthcare and see if it works better than regular in-person care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalandsregionen and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06823622 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are literate, Swedish-speaking adolescents aged 15 and older with asthma or those who have undergone a solid organ transplantation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not literate or do not speak Swedish may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The STEPSTONES project in Sweden aims to evaluate a person-centered transition program for adolescents with chronic conditions, specifically asthma and those who have undergone solid organ transplants. This innovative digital adaptation, Digi-STEPSTONES, seeks to improve accessibility and continuity of care by delivering the transition program remotely. The study will compare the effectiveness of this digital approach to traditional in-person care, focusing on outcomes such as patient empowerment, transition readiness, and quality of life. Additionally, it will explore the implementation and scalability of this digital model across various chronic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the transition experience for teenagers with chronic conditions, leading to better health management and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar transition programs, indicating a promising approach to improving care for adolescents with chronic conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Participants: Arm A - Literate and Swedish-speaking adolescents with asthma/allergy or went through a solid organ transplantation aged minimum 15 years. Their parents will be asked to fill out one questionnaire (proxy). Arm B: \- Literate and Swedish-speaking adolescents with asthma/allergy or went through a solid organ transplantation aged minimum 15 years. Their parents will be asked to fill out one questionnaire (proxy). Sample size calculation: Arm A: approximately100 patients will be recruited consecutively. Arm B: the approximate sample for individuals who received the intervention in-person is of
Where it's running
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Queen Silvia Childrens hospital, Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalandsregionen, Sweden Recruiting -
Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden Not yet recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.