Indigenous patient navigator study for young adults
This trial tests a program that connects Indigenous young adults with a patient navigator to help them manage chronic health conditions and transition to adult specialty care. It aims to improve health outcomes for those living in or from the Maskwacis communities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 16 and 25 years old.
- You have a chronic health condition lasting at least 3 months that needs adult specialty follow-up care (like diabetes, anxiety, depression, autism, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder).
- You live in Maskwacis or are originally from there but live elsewhere now.
- You identify as an Indigenous person.
- You have a reading level of at least grade 6, or if you have a developmental or intellectual delay, you can take part with a caregiver.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at programs that help children with long-term health needs get better care from different doctors and hospitals. It aims to see how well these programs work and how to improve them.
This study tests a program designed to help families of migrant children (born outside Canada or whose parents were born elsewhere) who have special health needs. It provides a peer navigator to guide families through transitions between different types of care, like moving from a family doctor to a specialist or hospital.
This study tests a program to help American Indian/Alaska Native adults with type 2 diabetes and a young family member (10-25 years old) work together to improve diabetes management. You and a youth in your home would join as a team and be assigned to one of two support programs.
This study tests a program called TAC that helps teens with complex health needs move from SickKids to adult health care. It's for 16- to 18-year-olds who have multiple long-term conditions or a rare disease and might need extra support during this big change.
This study tests a support program that helps children and caregivers find and get community mental health services, especially in high-poverty areas. It may help by making it easier to connect with the right services and stay engaged while waiting or starting care.
This trial tests a peer mentorship program for Indigenous youth and young adults with diabetes or gestational diabetes. It aims to provide support and improve diabetes management through shared experiences.
Hear when a new Chronic Diseases in Adolescence trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.