PEDIATRIC CANCER

This study is testing a new support program for families with a child undergoing cancer treatment. It provides 12 weeks of healthy, specially prepared meals delivered to the home, along with coaching from a dietitian for the child's caregiver. The goal is to see if this 'food-as-…

This study is testing whether a guided exercise program delivered through a smartphone app and monitored with a wearable tracker can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for teenagers (ages 13-18) who are receiving cancer treatment. Fifty participants will be randomly …

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help parents better manage pain in their young children (ages 2-11) who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the app is practical and acceptable for families to use, and if it might help reduce a child's pai…

This study aims to see if a gentle, non-invasive light therapy can help prevent and treat painful mouth sores in children undergoing cancer treatment. It will compare the light therapy to a standard gel in 49 children aged 4-17 with leukemia, lymphoma, or head/neck tumors. The go…

This study is testing whether a special video and support from a trained coach can help parents of children with cancer have clearer, more meaningful conversations with doctors about treatment goals and end-of-life care. It will involve over 500 parents across three major hospita…

This study aims to see if a 9-month program of structured play activities can help young children (ages 1-5) with cancer improve their movement skills and overall development during treatment. It will involve 82 children who will either receive group play sessions at the hospital…

This study is testing whether a new 12-week nurse-led support program can help teen cancer survivors and their parents better manage symptoms and improve life after treatment ends. The program involves video check-ins and education, and will be tested with 68 families in Hong Kon…

This study is testing whether a special relaxation method called Snoezelen can help reduce anxiety in children and teens getting chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers will compare how 20 participants aged 8-17 feel during a chemo cycle with Snoezelen sessions versus a previous cyc…

This study is testing a program called FoodiiS-Kids to see if it's helpful for parents of children who have finished cancer treatment. The program provides food deliveries and cooking lessons. Researchers want to know if parents find it useful and if it helps them cook healthier …

This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help hospitalized teenagers with cancer build mental strength and coping skills. The app, called CesiKids, was co-created with nurses, parents, and teens who have recovered. Researchers will compare teens using the app for four w…

This study aims to find the most effective way to educate caregivers of children with cancer in Tanzania. It will compare teaching via simple text messages versus more detailed video modules. The goal is to see which method better improves caregivers' knowledge and confidence, wh…

This study aims to learn how often children and young adults with cancer have genetic differences that might affect how their bodies process cancer drugs and other medications. Researchers will collect a simple cheek swab from up to 130 participants to analyze their genes. The go…

This study tests whether a special training program for nurses improves their knowledge and skills in caring for central catheters in children with cancer. Catheters are essential tubes for treatment but can lead to serious infections. Researchers will measure if the training hel…

This study aims to understand how children's thinking skills, memory, and physical health change during the first year after a life-saving stem cell transplant. Researchers will follow 100 young patients, tracking their brain function, strength, activity levels, and environment t…

This study tests a training program designed to improve how doctors, nurses, and other staff communicate with each other in hospitals treating children with cancer in low-resource settings. It aims to see if better teamwork and communication can improve patient care and survival.…