Testing the Feasibility of a Self-Management Support Program for Patient With Chronic Diseases in Israel

Sponsor
University of Haifa
Study ID
NCT07367750
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cancer Survivorship
  • Chronic Disease
  • Kidney Transplantation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
21 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) — BEHAVIORAL
    A structured, peer-led, six-week online intervention developed at Stanford University to enhance self-management skills in individuals with chronic conditions. Sessions include action planning, symptom management, medication adherence, healthy behaviors, and emotional coping.

Study Details

This study explores an intervention to support people in Israel who are living with chronic health conditions such as cancer or after kidney transplantation. It focuses on a well-known international program called the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), which was developed at Stanford University. The program helps individuals build confidence and skills to better manage their health, feel more in control, and improve their day-to-day quality of life. Participants will take part in a six-week group program, delivered online, where they will learn practical strategies for managing symptoms like fatigue or pain, setting achievable health goals, communicating effectively with healthcare professionals, and staying active and engaged. The sessions are guided by trained facilitators and include support from others facing similar health challenges. The study will involve surveys before and after the program, as well as a follow-up six months later, to understand how the program may have helped participants. Some participants will also be invited to share their experiences in small discussion groups. By testing this program in Israel, the researchers hope to learn how it can be adapted and offered more widely to help others living with chronic conditions.

Key Dates

First listed
Jan 26, 2026
Start date
Feb 1, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2027
Completion
Mar 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
45 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: CDSMP Group
    Participants with chronic diseases (kidney transplant recipients or cancer survivors) will participate in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), a six-week online group intervention

Primary Outcome Measure

Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) [ Time Frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 6-month follow-up ]

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