Parenting support for families dealing with advanced cancer
Parenting Support Intervention for Families Coping With an Advanced Cancer Diagnosis
This study is testing a new parenting support program for families dealing with advanced cancer to see if it helps them cope better than standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05059678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates a parenting support intervention designed for families coping with metastatic or recurrent solid tumors. The study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention, which includes educational materials and videoconference sessions for both parents and their spousal caregivers. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving the intervention and the other receiving standard care. The trial also seeks to gather qualitative insights on the experiences of participants to inform future research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with metastatic or locally recurrent solid malignant tumors who have dependent children aged 4 to 16.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or lack internet access may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the psychological wellbeing of parents and improve communication about cancer within families.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar supportive interventions for families dealing with cancer, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must (1) be diagnosed with a metastatic or locally recurrent solid malignant tumor and on active treatment; (2) be at least 18 years old; (3) have at least one dependent child between the ages of 4 and 16 and currently living with the parent; (4) be able to provide informed consent and (5) have a spousal caregiver over the age of 18 who co-parents the child(ren) (i.e. share custody) and is willing and able to consent to participate.\* Exclusion Criteria: * Participants and caregivers who do not read and speak English and who do not have access to the internet.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kathrin Milbury — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Kathrin Milbury
- Email: kmilbury@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-745-2868
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.