eHealth support for parents of children with cancer
A Randomized Controlled Trial of eSCCIP: An eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for English and Spanish Speaking Parents of Children With Cancer
NA · Nemours Children's Clinic · NCT05294302
This study is testing a new online support program for parents of children with cancer to see if it can help them feel less stressed and more able to cope.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nemours Children's Clinic (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05294302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates an innovative eHealth psychosocial intervention called eSCCIP for parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer. The program is designed to provide accessible, evidence-based support through a combination of self-guided online content and telehealth follow-up with a therapist. The primary focus is on reducing negative psychosocial effects such as distress, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress while enhancing coping abilities. The intervention is tailored for both English and Spanish-speaking participants, aiming to address the unique challenges faced by families during the pediatric cancer journey.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents or primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 years who have been diagnosed with cancer and can communicate in English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients whose children are not expected to live longer than six months from the time of potential recruitment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and coping skills of parents and caregivers of children with cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with eHealth interventions in psychosocial care, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be the parent or primary caregiver of a child (ages 0 - 18 years old) diagnosed with cancer. * Participants must be able to speak and read English or Spanish. * Participants must have access to the internet through a computer or mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet). Exclusion Criteria: * PCCC are ineligible to participate if their child is not expected to live longer than six months from the time of potential recruitment
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Nemours Children's Health, Delaware — Wilmington, Delaware, United States (RECRUITING)
- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kimberly Canter, Ph.D.
- Email: kimberly.canter@nemours.org
- Phone: 3026514501
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.
Conditions: Pediatric Cancer, eHealth, pediatric cancer, parents, psychosocial intervention