New tool lets young cancer patients speak up about symptoms

NCT ID NCT06824441

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children, teens, and their caregivers before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine appointments. The goal is to see if it's practical and helpful, paving the way for a larger study.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

questionnaires about symptoms

What this could lead to

If successful, this tool could help doctors better understand and address symptoms in young cancer patients during clinic visits.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study, not designed to prove the tool improves health outcomes. It may not work in larger or more diverse settings.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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