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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2025

A pilot randomized controlled trial of the iPeer2Peer program in adolescents with sickle cell disease: A mixed method study.

Lauren Kelenc, Brittany Wiles, Fareha Nishat, Chitra Lalloo, Anya Nair, Craig Eling, Melanie Kirby-Allen, Ewurabena Simpson, Roona Sinha, Richard Ward and 3 more

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Lauren KelencChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Brittany WilesChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Fareha NishatChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Chitra LallooChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Anya NairChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Craig ElingJim Pattison's Children's Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Melanie Kirby-AllenDivision of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ewurabena SimpsonDivision of Haematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Roona SinhaJim Pattison's Children's Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Richard WardToronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
William T ZempskyDivision of Pain & Palliative Medicine, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA.
Sara Ahola KohutChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Jennifer N StinsonChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9969-8052

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objectives: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is hallmarked by recurrent episodes of severe acute pain and the risk for chronic pain. Remote peer support programs have been shown to effectively improve health outcomes for many chronic conditions. The objective of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online peer mentoring program (iPeer2Peer program) for adolescents with SCD. Method: A waitlist pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted. Adolescents randomized to the intervention group were matched with trained peer mentors (19-25 years; successfully managing their SCD), consisting of up to 10 sessions of approximately 30-min video calls over a 15-week period. The control group received standard care. The primary outcomes were rates of accrual, withdrawal, and adherence to iP2P program/protocol, with secondary outcomes identifying topics of mentorship-mentee conversations through qualitative analysis. Results: Twenty-eight participants (14 intervention; 14 control) were randomized to the study (mean age: 14.8 ± 1.7 years; 57% female). Accrual rate was 80% (28/35) and withdrawal rate was 18% (5/28), with 28% (4/14) adhering to the iP2P program; however, 71% (10/14) of adolescents in the intervention completed at least one call. Based on content analysis of 75 mentor-mentee calls, three distinct content categories emerged: impact of SCD, self-management, transitioning to adulthood with SCD, and general topics. Conclusion: The results from this pilot study suggest that the current iteration of the iP2P SCD program lacks feasibility. Future research with the iP2P program can focus improved engagement via personalized mentoring, variable communication avenues, and an emphasis on gender.

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adolescentfeasibilityOnlinepeer supportself-managementsickle cell disease

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PMID39911930
PMCPMC11795865

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