Can a week at camp heal the mind of a child with cancer?

NCT ID NCT00001186

Summary

This study is exploring whether a special, week-long camping experience can improve the psychological well-being of children and young adults with cancer. Researchers will observe and interview up to 5,000 participants to see if the camp boosts self-esteem and improves family and peer relationships. The goal is to understand if this 'normalized' experience provides meaningful, lasting benefits to quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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