CHILDHOOD CANCER

This study looked at whether a 3-month aerobic exercise program could improve heart function in 47 childhood cancer survivors who had been treated with anthracycline chemotherapy. Participants chose their own exercise and received support at a YMCA. The goal was to see if exercis…

This study looked at whether giving diet advice and a simple exercise program could improve nutrition and reduce muscle loss in children aged 5-18 with cancer. 104 children took part, with half receiving the diet and exercise plan for three months while the other half waited. The…

This study tested a personalized exercise plan delivered at home via telehealth for childhood cancer survivors who have trouble exercising due to past treatment. 181 survivors took part to see if the program could improve their exercise capacity, heart and lung function, and qual…

This study tested a 12-week mobile phone program of daily reflection and meditation exercises for children with cancer and their families. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving mental well-being and reducing anxiety and depression. Forty partic…

This study looked at whether a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, could help teens who survived bone cancer manage chronic pain. Researchers first adapted the program for Black and Hispanic teens, the…

This study tested an online insomnia treatment program for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Over 1,500 survivors participated, using a web-based program that teaches healthy sleep habits and cognitive behavioral techniques. The goal was to see if improving sleep could also bo…

This study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer adjust to returning to school. The program included modules for children, parents, teachers, and peers, focusing on communication, coping, and social skills. Twenty children participated, and researchers…

This study tested a simple way for adult survivors of childhood cancer to get their hearing checked. Instead of going to a hospital, participants took a hearing test at a local hearing aid shop. The goal was to see if this approach could help more survivors find out if they have …

This study looked at whether a 6-week breathing muscle training program is possible for childhood cancer survivors and how it affects their breathing during exercise. Seven survivors who finished cancer treatment at least a year ago took part. The goal was to see if they could st…

This study looked at whether offering genetic counseling by phone or video could help more childhood cancer survivors get genetic testing. About 391 survivors took part, comparing remote counseling to usual care. The goal was to see if remote services increase testing uptake and …

This study looked at whether health questionnaires filled out by childhood cancer survivors and their parents match what doctors find during check-ups. About 300 survivors aged 8 to 18 took part, completing surveys over three years. The goal is to make these questionnaires more a…

This study looked at 32 childhood cancer survivors who had pelvic radiation at least one year earlier. Researchers measured bladder function and bone density to understand long-term side effects. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a new treatment.

This completed study looked at 80 childhood cancer survivors who had received high doses of anthracycline chemotherapy. Researchers used cardiac MRI and blood tests to find early signs of heart damage that standard tests might miss. The goal was to see if these advanced methods c…

This study tested a chatbot named Penny that sends text messages to help adult survivors of childhood or young adult cancers schedule follow-up appointments, lab work, and scans. The goal was to see if survivors who had not been to a clinic in over three years would use the chatb…