A program to help parents of children in palliative care build problem-solving skills

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Bright IDEAS problem-solving skills training for parents of children receiving palliative care. The intervention consists of 6-8 sessions aimed at reducing psychological distress among parents compared to those receiving standard palliative care support. Participants will complete self-report measures to assess their psychological well-being throughout the program. The study seeks to determine if this targeted approach can effectively empower parents during a challenging time.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Parent

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parents or legal guardians of male and female children (ages 0-21) of any race or ethnicity and of any underlying medical diagnosis
* Child received at least one consult from the Comfort and Palliative Care team within the past month
* One parent or primary caregiver per child
* Able to speak, read, and write English or Spanish, and give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parent age less than 18 years old
* Concurrent enrollment on another research study testing psychoeducational interventions for parents and/or patients
* Child has an estimated life expectancy of less than 4 months at time of study recruitment

Child

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children 8-17 years of age whose primary caregiver has consented to participate
* Able to read and write English or Spanish and assent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent refusal to participate

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Heather Bemis, PhD — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Mikela Ritter
• Email: mritter@chla.usc.edu
• Phone: 3233613085

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.