Grieving Parents' needs studied to build better support
NCT ID NCT00968500
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand the emotional and practical needs of parents who lost a child to cancer. Researchers will interview 160 parents and use questionnaires to identify themes of grief and meaning. The goal is to use these insights to develop a support program that helps parents cope with their loss.
What this could mean
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Active substance
questionnaires and interviews
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a tailored grief intervention that helps parents find meaning after losing a child to cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and the findings might not apply to all grieving parents.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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NCI Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States