Peer mentorship program for teens living with heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This program matches teens (ages 12–17) with a trained young adult mentor to exchange supportive check-ins by text or phone over about 15 weeks. It aims to help teen patients better manage their heart condition and feel supported through their care.
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Who can take part
- You (the teen) have a heart-related diagnosis
- You are 4 or more months past your diagnosis
- You are between 12 and 17 years old
- You can speak and read English
- You agree to 5–10 text messages and/or calls, each about 20–30 minutes, over 15 weeks
- You are not already in another peer support or self-management program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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