Online play therapy boosts parenting confidence in pediatric cancer
NCT ID NCT07495553
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 5-week online program that teaches parents of children with cancer how to use structured play to support their child's emotional needs. 60 parents took part, with half receiving the program and half not. The goal was to see if the program helps parents feel more confident and positive about their role. The results may lead to better emotional support for families facing childhood cancer.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child diagnosed with cancer * Child under 12 years of age * Living with the child * Literate * No diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Access to a computer and internet connection * Active use of digital communication tools (internet, phone, or email) * Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Inability to use digital tools * Failure to complete the intervention program * Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period * Experiencing child loss during the study * Having a child older than 12 years diagnosed with cancer
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis Univetsity Hospital
Atakent, Samsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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