New program aims to help parents with advanced cancer talk to their kids
NCT ID NCT05477784
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested two educational programs for parents with late-stage cancer who have children aged 5 to 17. The programs were designed to improve parent-child communication and boost parents' confidence in managing the impact of cancer on their children. The goal was to reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life for the whole family. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
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Locations
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
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Georgetown University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Educational program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a practical way to help parents with advanced cancer support their children's emotional health and reduce family distress.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It is a small, early-stage study, and the benefits may not apply to all families or cancer types.
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