A new program aims to help teens thrive when a parent faces cancer
NCT ID NCT07751185
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a family-centered program called SHINE, designed to support teenagers aged 10 to 17 who have a parent diagnosed with cancer. The program includes about four sessions over eight weeks, focusing on cancer education, family communication, coping skills, and emotional well-being. Researchers will first talk with families to understand their needs, then randomly assign some families to receive SHINE while others continue with usual care. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and helpful in improving teens' emotional health and resilience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SHINE Psychosocial Intervention (a family-centered behavioral program with four sessions over eight weeks)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, family-based support program to help teenagers better cope with a parent's cancer diagnosis, improving their emotional well-being and family communication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early pilot study with a small number of families, so the program may not prove effective or acceptable to all. The intervention is brief and may not fully address the complex emotional needs of every adolescent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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