New study offers hope for parents struggling with grief after Child's cancer death

NCT ID NCT05142605

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three support programs for parents who lost a child to cancer at least six months ago and still have high grief levels. The programs include Meaning-Centered Grief Therapy, Supportive Counseling, and Enhanced Usual Care. Researchers will measure changes in grief and depression symptoms to see which approach helps most.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Data Collection Only)

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • St Jude's Children's Hospital (Data collection only)

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    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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  • Stanford University (Data Collection Only)

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    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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  • University of Miami

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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