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Study probes how kids, parents, and doctors recall the moment of cancer diagnosis

NCT ID NCT04392908

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how children aged 12 to 17, their parents, and healthcare staff remember the conversation when cancer was first diagnosed. Researchers will interview each group and analyze the memories for common themes and differences. The goal is to learn more about how these memories form and what they mean for future communication.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals better understand how families recall a cancer diagnosis, leading to more supportive communication practices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 70 participants, so findings may not apply to all families. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 70 people

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

Started

Sep 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

patients with cancer diagnosis; their parents and healthcare staff

Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion criteria for pediatric patients: * age from 12 to 17 with cancer diagnosis only taken by Meyer Children's Hospital prior consent. * Italian speaking Exclusion criteria for pediatric patients: * under 12 years old and above 17; * followed by other hospital; * cognitive disability Inclusion criteria for parents: \- Italian speaking and signature informed consent. Exclusion criteria for parents: \- cognitive disability

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Conditions

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cancer Communication disease neoplasm

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MEMORY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Meyer Children's Hospital

    Florence, Firenze, 50139, Italy

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