New study aims to improve End-of-Life care for kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT07412002

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at how well children with cancer are cared for at the end of life. Researchers will review medical records and talk to parents of about 1,190 children who have passed away. The goal is to understand what factors lead to better or worse care, so future families can receive more support.

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 help doctors identify children at risk of poor end-of-life care and suggest ways to improve support for families.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results depend on accurate data from medical records and parent reports.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albany Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Albany, New York, 12208, United States

  • Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children

    RECRUITING

    Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

  • Kaiser Permanente-Oakland

    RECRUITING

    Oakland, California, 94611, United States

  • Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States

  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus

    RECRUITING

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

  • Nemours Children's Clinic - Pensacola

    RECRUITING

    Pensacola, Florida, 32504, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Nemours Children's Clinic-Jacksonville

    RECRUITING

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States

  • Nemours Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21215, United States

  • UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • University of Virginia Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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