A program to help childhood cancer survivors and their parents with cognitive challenges
Engaging Parents in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation for Childhood Cancer Survivors: The "I'm Aware: Parents and Children Together" (ImPACT) Program - A Pilot Study
This study is testing a new program to help childhood cancer survivors and their parents improve thinking skills and everyday functioning after treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aarhus University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Trial ID | NCT05483166 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the ImPACT program, a novel neuropsychological rehabilitation intervention designed for childhood cancer survivors experiencing cognitive impairment. The program addresses key elements often missing in previous interventions, such as real-world application of skills, parental involvement, and awareness training for better strategy use. By engaging both survivors and their parents, the study aims to enhance cognitive and neurobehavioral outcomes in this population. The findings will inform the design of a larger randomized controlled trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are childhood cancer survivors diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or central nervous system tumors who have completed treatment at least 6 months ago and exhibit cognitive or neurobehavioral impairments.
Not a fit: Patients with confounding psychiatric or medical conditions unrelated to cancer that may affect cognitive function may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve cognitive functioning and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors and their families.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on effective interventions for cognitive impairment in childhood cancer survivors, this approach is novel and aims to address previously identified gaps.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer diagnosis of a leukemia, lymphoma, or central nervous system tumor * Completed primary treatment at least 6 months ago * Not terminally ill * Attend school * Living with one or more parents who speak Danish and are willing to co-participate * Screened as having parent-reported cognitive and/or neurobehavioral impairment Exclusion Criteria: • Confounding diagnosed or suspected psychiatric or medical condition unrelated to the cancer or its treatment that might contribute to cognitive or neurobehavioral impairment
Where this trial is running
Aarhus
- Aarhus University — Aarhus, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa M Wu, PhD — University of Aarhus
- Study coordinator: Lisa M Wu, PhD
- Email: lisa.wu@oncology.au.dk
- Phone: +45 87 15 37 48
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.