Transition of Care in Pediatric Rare Endocrine Disorders (TRANSPIRE)

August 21, 2026 updated by: Yun Jeong Lee, Seoul National University Hospital

Transition of Care in Pediatric Rare Endocrine Disorders: Assessing Unmet Needs and Implementing a Standardized Transition Program

This study will evaluate the transition from pediatric to adult care in patients with pediatric-onset rare endocrine disorders. The study includes three components: a review of medical records to assess previous transition outcomes, a survey of adult patients about transition experiences and quality of life, and an evaluation of a structured transition program for participants aged 18 years or older. The transition program provides assessment of transition readiness, individualized education, clinical information transfer, coordinated care between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and follow-up after transfer. Researchers will evaluate transfer and retention in adult care, transition readiness, quality of life, appointment attendance, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study consists of three components. First, current transition practices and outcomes will be evaluated through retrospective medical record review. Second, a survey of adult patients will assess their transition experiences, unmet needs, and quality of life. Third, a standardized transition program will be prospectively evaluated in eligible participants preparing to transfer from pediatric to adult endocrinology care.

The transition program includes standardized assessment of transition readiness, disease knowledge, quality of life, and psychological status, together with individualized education, preparation of a clinical information summary and disease-specific checklist, coordinated transfer between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and follow-up after transfer.

The study is designed to characterize current transition practices and unmet needs and to evaluate whether a standardized transition program can improve the transition from pediatric to adult endocrine care.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

150

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • South Korea
      • Daegu, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Kyungpook National University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Jae-Han Jeon
      • Daegu, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Eonju Jeon
      • Daejeon, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Chungnam National University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Ju Hee Lee
      • Gwangju, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Chonnam National University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Dong Jin Chung
      • Hwasun, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital
        • Contact:
      • Incheon, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Inha University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Seongbin Hong
      • Jeonju, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Jeonbuk National University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Ji Hyun Park
      • Seongnam, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Sung Hye Kong
      • Seoul, South Korea, 03080
        • Recruiting
        • Seoul National University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Jung Hee Kim
      • Seoul, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Korea University Guro Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Min Jeong Park
      • Seoul, South Korea
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Konkuk University Medical Center
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Kee-Ho Song

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Diagnosis of a pediatric-onset rare endocrine disorder, including rare metabolic bone and mineral disorders, hypopituitarism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, rare endocrine tumors, and syndromic or chromosomal disorders requiring endocrine care.
  • Currently receiving follow-up care in the pediatric endocrinology department of a participating institution.
  • Willing to participate in the standardized transition-of-care program and able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Structured Transition-of-Care Program
Participants will receive a structured transition-of-care program including assessment of transition readiness and disease knowledge, individualized education, preparation of a clinical information summary and disease-specific checklist, coordinated transfer from pediatric to adult endocrinology care, and structured follow-up after transfer.
Behavioral: Structured Transition-of-Care Program
The program includes assessment of transition readiness and disease knowledge, individualized education, preparation of a clinical information summary and disease-specific checklist, coordinated transfer between pediatric and adult endocrinology teams, and structured follow-up after transfer.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proportion of Participants Successfully Transferred to Adult Endocrinology Care
Time Frame: Within 6 months after transfer to adult endocrinology care
The proportion of participants who successfully transfer to adult endocrinology care will be calculated as the number of participants who complete their first adult endocrinology outpatient visit after transfer from pediatric care divided by the number of participants enrolled in the standardized transition-of-care program.
Within 6 months after transfer to adult endocrinology care

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire Score
Time Frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Transition readiness will be assessed using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire at baseline and after transition to adult care. Scores will be calculated according to the validated scoring method, with higher scores indicating greater transition readiness. Change will be calculated as the post-transition score minus the baseline score.
Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Change in Transition-Related Anxiety Score
Time Frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Transition-related anxiety will be assessed at baseline and after transition to adult care using the study-specific transition evaluation questionnaire. Change will be calculated as the post-transition score minus the baseline score, with higher scores indicating greater transition-related anxiety.
Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Participant Satisfaction With the Transition Process
Time Frame: Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Participant satisfaction with the transition program and adult-oriented care will be assessed using the post-transition evaluation questionnaire. The total score will be calculated according to the study-specific scoring method, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
Baseline and at the first or second adult endocrinology visit after transfer
Retention in Adult Endocrinology Care at 12 Months
Time Frame: 12 months after the first adult endocrinology visi
The proportion of participants who remain in adult endocrinology care at 12 months after their first adult endocrinology visit will be assessed. Retention will be defined as continued attendance at scheduled adult endocrinology follow-up visits during the 12-month period.
12 months after the first adult endocrinology visi

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Seoul National University Hospital

Collaborators

SNUH Lee Kun-hee Child Cancer & Rare Disease Project

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Yun Jeong Lee, Seoul National University Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 20, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 25, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 25, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 25C0710100

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant-level data are not planned to be publicly shared because the study includes participants with rare endocrine disorders, and a potential risk of participant re-identification may remain even after removal of direct identifiers. Aggregate study results may be reported in scientific publications and presentations.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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