Can better talks help kids with cancer have a gentler end of life?

NCT ID NCT04330833

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. Researchers measured whether this improved the child's quality of life and hospice use. The study involved 111 families and was completed at Indiana University.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication Death metastatic malignant neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER METASTATIC COMMUNICATION END OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

St Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Nemours Children's Health

Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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