Learning from loss: study seeks to improve tough talks in pediatric cancer
NCT ID NCT07663539
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study interviews bereaved parents and oncologists to understand how they discussed uncertainty during a child's cancer treatment. The goal is to find better ways for doctors and families to communicate about what the future may hold. Participants include parents whose child died 6 to 24 months ago and the doctors who cared for them.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways for doctors to discuss uncertain outcomes with families of children with cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site interview study, so findings may not apply to other hospitals or cultures. It explores experiences, not a treatment.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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