Learning from loss: study seeks to improve tough talks in pediatric cancer

NCT ID NCT07663539

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Communication communication disorder

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

COMMUNICATION

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Contact

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Locations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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