Study reveals hidden toll on parents of kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT07308301

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how caring for a child with cancer impacts the caregiver's quality of life and sense of burden. Researchers will survey 95 primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 who are undergoing active cancer treatment. The goal is to understand the relationship between caregiver burden and quality of life, so hospitals can design better support services.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help hospitals and nurses create better support programs for families caring for children with cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 95 participants, so findings may not apply to all caregivers. It does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.