Using short health education videos to improve transition readiness in adolescents
Official title: Transition Readiness Mobile Health Intervention: Co-Design and Pilot Study
Run by Children's Hospital Los Angeles · NCT06842576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if short health education videos can help teenagers with chronic illnesses feel more prepared for managing their health and attending appointments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06842576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12 to 17 with chronic illnesses who are receiving care in subspecialty clinics and have access to an internet-connected device.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak English or Spanish or lack the cognitive capacity to understand the study procedures 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
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of short-form health education videos, designed in a social media style, in enhancing health care transition readiness, self-efficacy, emotional well-being, health literacy, and appointment attendance among adolescents with chronic illnesses. Participants aged 12 to 17 will be randomly assigned to either the video intervention or a standard health education website and will engage with the materials for 20 minutes, followed by completing surveys that take 30-60 minutes. The study aims to compare the outcomes immediately after the intervention and at a six-month follow-up to determine the impact of the video intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve adolescents' ability to transition to adult health care services, enhancing their overall health management.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital and social media interventions for health education, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in subspecialty clinics * Between 12 and 17 years old * With access to an internet-connected device * Speaking English or Spanish * With sufficient cognitive capacity to understand the study procedures, as assessed via a teach back method. Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where it's running
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Children Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Caitlin S Sayegh, PhD — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Caitlin S Sayegh, PhD
- Email: cssayegh@chla.usc.edu
- Phone: 323-361-7748
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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.