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St. jude tests writing as therapy for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05975333

Symptom relief Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital explores whether a guided writing exercise can help teenagers and young adults (ages 15-25) cope with their cancer experience. Participants will write about their experiences and then share their thoughts in an interview. The goal is to see if young people find this activity valuable and feasible, not to measure direct medical outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
writing exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that creative writing is a helpful, low-cost way to support emotional well-being in young cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (26 participants) focused on feasibility, not on measuring health outcomes. It may not prove whether writing actually improves well-being.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 26 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

15 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 15-25 * Currently receiving cancer-directed therapy * Active patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital * Parent of a ChronCan participant who has passed away Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet the inclusion criteria * If the parents have not responded or not interviewed till July 31, 2027.

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Conditions

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cancer

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Cancer patients Communication research

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Contacts and locations

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  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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