Why do some parents skip pain meds for kids with cancer?

NCT ID NCT05055011

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at what parents think about the risks of using opioids for pain in children with cancer. Researchers want to understand why some parents give less pain medicine than prescribed or stop it early, even when their child is in pain. About 110 parents of children with cancer will answer questions to help doctors better support families.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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