For SOCIAL-Tx Participants

This study is being done to understand how life circumstances, such as where we eat, sleep, play and work affect children's health as they undergo liver transplantation.

You may be eligible to enroll if you are:

 -- younger than 18 years old

 -- listed to have or have had a liver transplant

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A study member will contact you within 2 business days to discuss enrolling in the SOCIAL-Tx study.

-- A study coordinator will contact you by phone or e-mail to discuss the study and you will be asked to review an informed consent form and sign to participate in the study.

-- You will complete the survey online or on paper.

-- You also may be asked to participate in an hour long Zoom interview with a study team member.

Yes! Please see below for a copy of our parental informed consent forms.

You will complete the survey at baseline/time of enrollment and again one year from transplant.

Surveys can be done on paper or online (via e-mail or REDCap survey link)

Participants will receive a $10 gift card at enrollment upon survey completion and another $50 gift card if completing the hour long interview.

There are minimal risks for participants in this study. Possible risks include:

-- Stress/anxiety while completing study survey/interview: Some of the questions you will be asked may cause you to feel uncomfortable or cause you anxiety. You may skip any questions that you do not feel comfortable answering.

-- Confidentiality: Participation in research may involve a loss of privacy, but information about you will be handled as confidentially as possible. Your name will not be used in any published reports about this study.