CHILDHOOD CANCER

This study tested an internet-based insomnia treatment program in 1,554 adult survivors of childhood cancer. The goal was to see if the program could improve sleep, thinking skills, and quality of life. Participants used an online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) …

This study looked at whether giving diet advice and a simple exercise program could improve nutrition and reduce muscle loss in children aged 5-18 with cancer. 104 children took part, with half receiving the diet and exercise plan for three months while the other half waited. The…

This study tested a mobile phone program to help children with cancer and their families build psychological resilience and improve mental well-being. Forty participants used the app, and researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. The goal was…

This study tested a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, with or without mild brain stimulation (tDCS), to help teen survivors of bone cancer manage chronic pain. About 90 participants, including Black, Hispanic, and White teens, took part. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a personalized exercise plan done at home could help childhood cancer survivors who have trouble exercising due to past treatment. 181 survivors took part, using video calls and a heart rate monitor to follow their plan. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer (like leukemia or lymphoma) return to school. The program aimed to reduce social anxiety, improve coping skills, and boost school readiness. Twenty children and their parents took part, and the program w…

This study looked at whether a 6-week breathing muscle training program is doable for childhood cancer survivors and how it might change their breathing during exercise. Seven survivors who finished cancer treatment at least a year ago took part. The goal was to see if they could…

This study tested a new way to screen for hearing problems in adults who survived childhood cancer. Participants took a hearing test at a local hearing aid shop and shared their experiences. The goal was to see if this community-based approach could help more survivors get screen…

This study looked at how pelvic radiation therapy affects bladder function and bone health in people who survived childhood cancer. Researchers measured urine flow and bone density in 32 survivors who had completed treatment at least a year earlier. The goal was to better underst…