Could better sleep and diet improve life for childhood cancer survivors? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07490548

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 62 children and teens in Ecuador who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will check how well they follow six healthy lifestyle habits—like eating well, sleeping enough, and staying active—and see if those habits are linked to better quality of life and mental health. The goal is to find simple, modifiable factors that could help improve supportive care for young cancer survivors.

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 study could identify which lifestyle habits (like diet and sleep) are linked to better well-being in childhood cancer survivors, pointing toward future supportive care programs.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at associations, so it cannot prove that lifestyle changes cause better outcomes. The small size (62 participants) and short follow-up (6 months) limit how much we can learn.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Baca Ortiz

Quito, Ecuador
Hospital SOLCA Quito

Quito, Ecuador
SOLCA Cuenca

Cuenca, Ecuador
SOLCA Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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