Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 13 to 25

Text analysis of personal narratives from adolescent and young adult cancer patients

Official title: Textual Analysis of Narratives Produced by Adolescent Oncology Patients: A Research Project

Run by Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano · NCT07527416 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tries to collect and analyze personal writings from adolescent and young adult cancer patients to better understand their emotional and lived experiences.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages13 Years to 25 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorCentro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aviano, Italy)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedApril 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT07527416 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adolescents and young adults treated at the Area giovani CRO from 2021 who are willing to share their personal writings and provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not wish to write or share personal narratives, those outside the age or treatment setting specified, or those seeking direct clinical treatments are unlikely to receive direct benefits.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational project collects spontaneous written narratives produced by adolescents and young adults treated at the Area giovani CRO starting in 2021, using ward logbooks and dedicated narrative events including those held during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers perform textual analysis on these free-form writings to identify themes, emotions, and experiences reported by patients and families. Findings are intended to inform clinical practice, strengthen the patient-provider relationship, and guide organizational changes to better support young oncology patients. Participation requires informed consent and does not involve medical interventions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the work could help clinicians better understand and respond to adolescents' emotional needs and lead to improved supportive services.

How similar studies have gone: Narrative medicine and textual analysis approaches have been used elsewhere to improve clinician understanding and communication, although methods and measurable outcomes vary.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* adolescents and young adults treated at the Area giovani CRO from 2021
* willing to participate at the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* absence of informed consent

Where it's running

  • Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS
    Aviano, Italy, Italy
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.