Can better conversations prevent cancer? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05849155
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study will involve 125 families and use interviews and questionnaires to measure communication quality and its impact on anxiety and prevention behaviors.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better ways for parents to talk with their children about genetic cancer risk, helping with early detection and prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not directly change outcomes, and results depend on honest reporting from families.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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