Helping parents and children with cancer make treatment decisions
Effectiveness Evaluation on the Decision Preferences and Decision Support Intervention of Minor Cancer Patients and Their Parents
This study is trying to see if giving parents and their kids with cancer better information can help them make treatment decisions together.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06651242 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to understand the information needs of parents with children diagnosed with cancer when making treatment decisions. It involves developing a localized version of the Control Preferences Scale to aid in decision-making. The effectiveness of involving both minor cancer patients and their parents in the decision-making process will be evaluated through the implementation of decision-making information aids alongside routine care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents over 20 years old with a child under 20 diagnosed with cancer who can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with mental health disorders or those whose guardians are unwilling to inform them of their diagnosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower families to make more informed and collaborative treatment decisions for pediatric cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches of involving families in pediatric treatment decisions, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria for Parents: 1. Age over 20 years. 2. Child under 20 years old, diagnosed with cancer by a doctor. 3. their child know her/his cancer diagnosis. 4. Agree to have the child participate in family meeting and have ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. * Inclusion Criteria for Minors: 1. Aged between 7 and 20 years, diagnosed with pediatrtic cancer. 2. Aware of their cancer diagnosis. 3. Able to express their thoughts to the researcher in Mandarin or Taiwanese. 4. Both the minor and their legal guardian consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with depression, and/or anxiety, and/or other mental disorders. 2. Legal guardian is unwilling to inform the minor of their diagnosis. 3. Minor is unwilling to share their thoughts with their parents.
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung City
- Kaohsiung Medical University — Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Li-Min Wu, PhD
- Email: painting@kmu.edu.tw
- Phone: (886)73121101
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.