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Could palliative care ease the burden of childhood cancer trials?

NCT ID NCT07696065

Symptom relief Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding pediatric palliative care consultations can improve quality of life for children with cancer and their families while they take part in early-phase (phase 1) clinical trials. Phase 1 trials test new drugs for safety, but they can cause side effects and emotional stress. The study enrolls children aged 0–25 who are being considered for a phase 1 trial, along with their caregivers and doctors. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable this extra support is, and whether it helps with communication and decision-making.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Pediatric palliative care consultation
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could become a standard way to support children with cancer and their families during early-phase trials, improving quality of life and communication.
What could go wrong
This is a small early feasibility study, not a large trial. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all hospitals or families.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

0 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (aged 0-25 years) diagnosed with cancer and undergoing evaluation for enrollment in a phase 1 trial, their caregivers, as well as their primary treating oncologist are eligible for study participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous palliative care exposure

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Conditions

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cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Quality of life outcomes

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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