Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
NCT ID NCT03086421
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to understand the effects of missed early social experiences, like preschool and playground time, and track changes as children grow into survivors.
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 identify social challenges in young cancer survivors, leading to better support programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study, so findings may not apply to all children. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are limited.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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