Community-provided videos to support pediatric cancer patients
The Effect of Community-Provided Psychosocial Support Videos on Disease Attitudes and Symptoms of Pediatric Oncology Patients
This study is testing whether videos created by the community can help kids aged 10-18 who are newly diagnosed with cancer feel better and cope with their treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Zeytinburnu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06011278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the impact of community-provided psychosocial support videos on the attitudes and symptoms of pediatric oncology patients aged 10-18 who have been newly diagnosed with cancer. The research aims to address the emotional challenges faced by these patients during their treatment, particularly in the context of their developmental stage. By utilizing videos as a form of support, the study seeks to enhance coping mechanisms and provide encouragement during a critical time in their lives. Participants will be monitored for changes in their disease attitudes and symptoms over the course of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking children aged 10-18 who have been newly diagnosed with cancer and are currently undergoing active treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are in the terminal phase of their illness or experiencing severe pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the emotional well-being and coping strategies of pediatric cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: While psychosocial support has been studied in various contexts, this specific approach using community-provided videos in pediatric oncology is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * In the 10-18 age group, * Newly diagnosed with cancer (maximum three months ago), * Ongoing active treatment, * Speaking in Turkish, * Having no visual, auditory, and mental problems, * Knowing the diagnosis, * Children who volunteer to participate in the research and their parents will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * The hospitalization period is less than 4 weeks, * Neutropenic children, * In the terminal period, * With intense pain expression, * Being under any sedative/anticonvulsant/analgesic effect, * Children and their parents who apply to the hospital with a life-threatening illness/condition will not be included.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu
- Koc University — Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eyşan Hanzade Umaç
- Email: eumac14@ku.edu.tr
- Phone: 5068418841
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.