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New study aims to ease tough talks between parents with cancer and their kids

NCT ID NCT07341815

Symptom relief Sponsor: Université Libre de Bruxelles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who have children aged 10 to 25. One program provides information and tips; the other adds exercises and emotional support. Researchers want to see which helps parents communicate better and feel more confident. The goal is to improve family well-being during a difficult time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Psycho-education and psycho-experiential programs
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical tool to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children, reducing family distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (120 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not apply to all families, and the benefit may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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

Started

May 2022

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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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Metastatic cancer, recurrence of cancer or certain types of hematological cancer (chronic disease, acute leukemia, multiple myeloma or lymphoma recurrence) * Have at least one child aged between 10 and 25 years * Wish to benefit from a psychological intervention about communication with their children about cancer or its consequences * Able to read and speak French * Accept to give their written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe neurological disorder * Severe psychiatric disorder * (Pre-)terminal phase of cancer disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cancer recurrence Communication Hematological cancer Metastatic cancer Parent-child relations Parenting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Jules Bordet

    RECRUITING

    Anderlecht, 1070, Belgium

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