Digital tool helps families navigate Kids' cancer risk

NCT ID NCT05736497

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether digital care plans and text message reminders help families of children with cancer predisposition syndromes better understand their child's condition. Researchers enrolled 177 parents and measured changes in knowledge and how acceptable the digital tools were. The goal was to see if this approach could improve follow-up care and family education.

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 could show that digital tools help families better understand their child's cancer risk and follow-up care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on feasibility and knowledge change, not on health outcomes. Results may not apply to all families or settings.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CANCER PREDISPOSITION SYNDROME are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary neoplastic syndrome inherited disease susceptibility

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENETIC PREDISPOSITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.