Cancer's hidden toll: study probes social struggles of young patients

NCT ID NCT04328350

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looks at how cancer treatment changes the social lives of teens and young adults aged 15 to 22. Researchers want to understand feelings of loneliness, friendships, and family connections in those currently on treatment or who have finished treatment. The goal is to learn what social support these young people need, so better programs can be designed to help them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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