PEDIATRIC CANCER

This study is developing and testing a mobile app called ATOMIC, designed to help children and young adults who have survived childhood cancer increase their physical activity. Researchers are working with a small group of survivors to see how easy the app is to use and navigate.…

This small pilot study is testing whether an iPad-based brain training program is practical and helpful for children and young adults (ages 6-21) who have had a stem cell transplant for leukemia. The main goal is to see if participants can stick with the program. Researchers will…

This study aims to understand why some children who survive cancer have trouble getting occupational and physical therapy, which can be crucial for recovery. Researchers are interviewing healthcare administrators, doctors, and therapists to identify the specific barriers that lim…

This study created a large registry to collect information about children with cancer across the United States and Canada. Researchers ask parents to share details about their child's diagnosis and family background to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to help scientist…

This study aims to understand why children born with birth defects have a higher risk of developing cancer. Researchers will analyze the DNA of children who have both a birth defect and cancer, along with their parents, to look for shared genetic factors. The goal is to uncover t…

This study aims to understand how surviving a childhood brain tumor affects long-term thinking, memory, and behavior. Researchers are comparing brain scans and thinking tests from 42 survivors to those of healthy children. The goal is to identify biological reasons for any lastin…

This study is testing a new digital tool that lets young cancer patients and their caregivers report symptoms like pain or nausea during clinic visits. Researchers want to see if using this tool is practical and helpful for doctors and families. The goal is to gather information …

This study aims to find the best way for pediatric cancer centers to screen families for stress and social needs when a child is diagnosed. It compares two different training and support strategies across 18 US cancer programs. The goal is to help centers consistently identify fa…

This study is collecting imaging data from children receiving proton radiation therapy for cancer. The goal is to understand and reduce errors in patient positioning during treatment. By analyzing these images, researchers hope to make future radiation therapy more accurate and e…