New tools aim to measure stigma in kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT06470230

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study involved 633 participants and aimed to develop two clinical tools to identify and measure stigma experienced by children with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers worked in the United States, Guatemala, and Jordan to ensure the tools are culturally relevant. The goal is to help healthcare teams better understand and address stigma in pediatric cancer care.

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, these tools could help doctors and researchers better understand and address stigma in pediatric cancer care worldwide.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study focused on developing measurement tools, not testing a treatment. The tools may not work equally well in all cultures or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Social Stigma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STIGMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

King Hussein Cancer Center

Amman, Jordan
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
UNOP Unidad Nacional De Oncologia Pediatrica

Guatemala City, Guatemala
Washington University School of Public Health

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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