Hypnosis and self-care intervention for children with cancer and their parents
Official title: A Hypnosis-based Group Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Children With Cancer and Their Parents.
Run by University of Liege · NCT03435042 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program that uses hypnosis and self-care techniques to help improve the well-being of children with cancer and their parents.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Liege Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Liège) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03435042 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children aged 8 to 18 years who are currently suffering from cancer or have a sibling with cancer, along with their parents, all of whom must speak French.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak French or are outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their parents through a group program that combines self-care techniques and hypnosis. The study focuses on addressing emotional distress, fatigue, and relational difficulties experienced by both children and their parents due to the challenges of cancer. By assessing the feasibility and efficacy of this approach, the researchers hope to enhance coping strategies and overall well-being. The intervention is designed for children aged 8 to 18 years and their parents, all of whom must speak French.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of children with cancer and their families.
How similar studies have gone: While hypnosis has been effectively used in adult cancer care, this specific approach for children and their parents is relatively novel and requires further investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and their siblings: * To be 8 to 18 year-old * To suffer from cancer (all localisations, stage and treatments accepted) or to have a sibling who suffer from cancer * To speak french * Parents: * To have a child who suffer from cancer * To speak french Exclusion Criteria: * /
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Liege
Liège, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Charlotte Grégoire
- Email: ch.gregoire@uliege.be
- Phone: 043662398
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.