Can a simple checklist help childhood cancer survivors avoid hearing and vision loss?
NCT ID NCT05582551
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a new tool called HPARSS that helps doctors identify childhood cancer survivors at risk for hearing or vision problems. The tool uses a patient's past cancer treatments to flag who needs screening. Researchers will see if this approach leads to more kids getting tested and treated for sensory issues. The study involves 146 survivors aged 7 to 17 who finished cancer therapy at least 6 months ago.
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 lead to a simple tool that helps doctors spot childhood cancer survivors who need hearing or vision tests, ensuring they get the right care sooner.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on testing a process, not a treatment. The tool may not work in other hospitals or for all survivors, and it won't directly improve health without proper follow-up.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Louis Children's Hospital - Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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