NCT05849285 Evaluation of the Transitional and Lifelong Care Program
| NCT ID | NCT05849285 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Western University, Canada |
| Condition | Cerebral Palsy |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 410 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-01-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 410 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The population cared for in the Transitional and Lifelong Care (TLC) clinic is youth and adults with childhood-onset disability, of which the large majority are adults with brain-based, neurodevelopmental conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and developmental disability. The TLC program was created to address the health inequities that have long existed for this population because of the gaps in care they experience once they transition from pediatric healthcare services to the adult healthcare sector. The TLC program offers coordinated and comprehensive management of co-occurring mental, social and physical health conditions for this group of adults with neurodiverse conditions. The proposed study will provide much needed evaluation of the TLC model as an intervention to provide transitional and lifelong care that reduces the barriers experienced because of the undefined clinic path - potentially more appropriately referred to as a "cliff" by a Freeman et al., (2015) - for these individuals. With appropriate evidence of effectiveness, scaling of the TLC program to other Ontario Health regions and more widely across Canada would improve access healthcare providers who are knowledgeable and competent in the management of physical and mental health conditions for adults with neurodiverse conditions as well as service integration and coordination between social and health sectors. The TLC clinic was co-designed with adults with neurodiverse conditions and health care providers in 2014 and represents a significant and sustainable change in the way healthcare has been delivered for this population in the Ontario Health West region over the last 7 years. More than 750 people have accessed coordinated and comprehensive care from Physiatrists, a Nurse Practitioner, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Registered Dietitian and Rehabilitation Therapist in the TLC program since it began, documenting the effectiveness of this care has the power to re-shape care received for adults with neurodiverse conditions that onset in childhood in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Each participant dyad will consist of one person, of either sex and gender, who is over the age of 21 years with a childhood-onset disability, and the primary caregiver (based on contact hours) or support person, of either sex and gender, involved in their care. In cases where the patient participant is independent with care, a spouse or family member may still participate in the caregiver portion of the study. 2\. Patient participants will have continuously resided in Ontario during the years of 2015 to 2020 to facilitate full data retrieval from the administrative dataset. 3\. Healthcare providers, of any discipline, who provide care to adults with childhood-onset conditions in the TLC program. Exclusion Criteria: Patient participants will be ineligible if they are in a phase of deterioration associated with a progressive health condition identified either personally or by the caregiver participant.
Contact & Investigator
Laura K Brunton, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Western University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05849285 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, studying Cerebral Palsy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05849285 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05849285 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lbrunto3@uwo.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05849285 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at London, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05849285 clinical trial?
NCT05849285 is sponsored by Western University, Canada. The principal investigator is Laura K Brunton, PhD at Western University. The trial plans to enroll 410 participants.
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