An online program to support parents of children with cancer
Official title: A randomized controlled trial of eSCCIP: An eHealth psychosocial intervention for English and Spanish speaking parents of children with cancer
Funded at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware · NIH-11030235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program called eSCCIP that supports parents and caregivers of children with cancer by providing them with self-guided resources and therapist check-ins to help manage stress and anxiety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project start | February 2, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $643,979 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA258668-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030235 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are English and Spanish-speaking parents or caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children with cancer or who are not involved in caregiving roles may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates an innovative eHealth intervention called eSCCIP, designed to support parents and caregivers of children with cancer. It combines self-guided online content with telehealth follow-up sessions with a therapist, aiming to address the psychosocial challenges these caregivers face, such as anxiety and posttraumatic stress. The program is flexible and accessible, allowing caregivers to engage with the material at their own pace while receiving professional support. The intervention is tailored to benefit the entire family system, focusing on improving coping abilities and reducing distress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide essential psychosocial support to parents and caregivers, helping them manage stress and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with eHealth interventions in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach to addressing psychosocial needs in pediatric cancer care.
Where this research is happening
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Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Canter, Kimberly — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Study coordinator: Canter, Kimberly
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.