Community support program to address families' social needs during childhood cancer care

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

The team will identify unmet health-related social needs (HRSN) among families of children with cancer and map existing clinic and community resources to address them. Using interviews, clinical workflow observations, and co-design workshops with caregivers, community organization representatives, and healthcare staff, they will develop and refine the CERCA intervention. Workshops and interviews may be virtual or in person and the process focuses on creating sustainable community partnerships rather than changing medical treatment. Results will inform procedures for screening and referral pathways to better connect families to food, housing, transportation, mental health, and other supports.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Caregivers of Children with Cancer

* A caregiver of a child (\<18 years old) actively receiving treatment or recently completed treatment (within the past 1 year prior to enrollment) for any type of cancer. A caregiver is defined as any individual involved in bringing the child to the clinic or providing care at home, the hospital, or other healthcare setting (e.g., parents, guardians, siblings, etc.).
* Ability to understand IRB-approved information sheet and willingness to provide consent.
* Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
* Ability to understand the English and/or Spanish language.

Community-based Organizations

* Representative of community-based organizations that provide resources for families of children with cancer
* Ability to understand IRB-approved information sheet and willingness to provide consent.
* Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
* Ability to understand English and/or Spanish language.

Healthcare Professionals

* Physicians, advanced practice practitioners, nurses, clinical social workers, medical assistants, clinic patient service representatives, and cancer center administrators at AHWFBC.
* Ability to understand IRB-approved information sheet and willingness to provide consent.
* Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
* Ability to understand English and/or Spanish language.

Exclusion Criteria:

* There are no specific exclusion criteria.

Where it's running

• Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
  Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joanna M Robles, MD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
• Study coordinator: Hiral Amin
• Email: Hiral.Amin@advocatehealth.org
• Phone: 704-446-4838

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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.