New program aims to ease emotional struggles for kids with leukemia
NCT ID NCT07587411
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is developing and testing a stepped-care program to help children with leukemia manage emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, sadness, and sleep problems. The program starts with simple support and adds more help as needed, including therapy sessions and parent training. The pilot trial will include 96 children aged 7-14 in Pakistan to see if the program is feasible and acceptable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
stepped-care psychosocial intervention (psychoeducation, peer support, CBT, parent-child training, individualized therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to support the mental health of children with leukemia in settings with limited resources.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving the intervention works. The results may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Hayatabad Medical Complex
Peshawar, Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa, 25000, Pakistan