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Official title Evaluation of Grief Therapy Approaches for Bereaved Parents
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05142605
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to compare three types of support programs for parents who have lost a child. The study will see how these support programs affect participants' grief and depression symptoms.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Parent Participant
- A biological, adoptive, step-parent or legal guardian from across the United States who lost a child diagnosed with cancer as indicated by self-report
- Age 18 or older as indicated by self-report
- Experienced the loss of a child diagnosed with cancer at least 6 months prior to enrollment as indicated by medical record or self-report
- Elevated prolonged grief (PG) symptoms (PG-13-R scores of 30 or above)
You likely can't join if
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude completion of the assessment measures...
- Inability to access a functional device for videoconferencing and declines offer to use a study loaner device as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent Support Provider Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude informed consent
- Inability to access a computer with Internet as indicated by self-report
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Parent Participant
- A biological, adoptive, step-parent or legal guardian from across the United States who lost a child diagnosed with cancer as indicated by self-report
- Age 18 or older as indicated by self-report
- Experienced the loss of a child diagnosed with cancer at least 6 months prior to enrollment as indicated by medical record or self-report
- Elevated prolonged grief (PG) symptoms (PG-13-R scores of 30 or above)
- Resides in a state in which a study clinical supervisor is licensed to permit telepsychology practice or otherwise able to comply with current telehealth regulations as indicated by self-report
- English-speaking as per the language assessment items below and willing to receive the intervention in English
- What is the participant's preferred language? °(Specify Lang)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- How well does the participant speak English?
- Very well (PARTICIPANT IS ELIGIBLE)
- Well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not at all (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Individuals who are pregnant per self-report are eligible to participate Support Provider
- Must be age 18 or over as indicated by self-report
- Has been identified by the bereaved parent participant as a support or someone important to bereaved parent
- Resides in a state in which a study clinical supervisor is licensed to permit telepsychology practice or otherwise able to comply with current telehealth regulations as indicated by self-report
- English-speaking as per the language assessment items below and willing to receive the intervention in English
- What is the participant's preferred language? °(Specify Lang)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- How well does the participant speak English?
- Very well (PARTICIPANT IS ELIGIBLE)
- Well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not at all (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Individuals who are pregnant per self-report are eligible to participate. Family Participant
- A biological, adoptive, step-parent or legal guardian from across the United States who lost a child diagnosed with cancer as indicated by self-report
- Age 18 or older as indicated by self-report
- Experienced the loss of a child diagnosed with cancer at least 6 months prior to enrollment as indicated by medical record or self-report
- Resides in a state in which a study clinical supervisor is licensed to permit telepsychology practice or otherwise able to comply with current telehealth regulations as indicated by self-report
- English-speaking as per the language assessment items below and willing to receive the intervention in English
- What is the participant's preferred language? °(Specify Lang)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- How well does the participant speak English?
- Very well (PARTICIPANT IS ELIGIBLE)
- Well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not at all (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Individuals who are pregnant per self-report are eligible to participate. Training Case
- A biological, adoptive, step-parent, or legal guardian from across the United States as indicated by self-report
- Age 18 or older as indicated by self-report
- Experienced the loss of a child at least 6 months prior to enrollment as indicated by medical record or self-report
- Score of 29 or below on the PG-13-R OR lost a child to a cause other than cancer OR child's additional guardian has consented as a Parent Participant and has not provided permission to share participation status OR past...
- Resides in a state in which a study clinical supervisor is licensed to permit telepsychology practice or otherwise able to comply with current telehealth regulations as indicated by self-report
- English-speaking as per the language assessment items below and willing to receive the intervention in English
- What is the participant's preferred language? ° (Specify Lang)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- How well does the participant speak English?
- Very well (PARTICIPANT IS ELIGIBLE)
- Well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not at all (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Individuals who are pregnant per self-report are eligible to participate. Training Case Support Provider
- Must be age 18 or over as indicated by self-report
- Has been identified by the bereaved parent training case participant as a support or someone important to bereaved parent
- Resides in a state in which a study clinical supervisor is licensed to permit telepsychology practice or otherwise able to comply with current telehealth regulations as indicated by self-report
- English-speaking as per the language assessment items below and willing to receive the intervention in English
- What is the participant's preferred language? ° (Specify Lang)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- How well does the participant speak English?
- Very well (PARTICIPANT IS ELIGIBLE)
- Well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not well (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Not at all (PARTICIPANT is NOT ELIGIBLE)
- Individuals who are pregnant per self-report are eligible to participate. Parent Participant
What rules you out
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude completion of the assessment measures, interview or informed consent
- Inability to access a functional device for videoconferencing and declines offer to use a study loaner device as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent Support Provider Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude informed consent
- Inability to access a computer with Internet as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent Family Participant Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude informed consent
- Inability to access a computer with Internet as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent Training Case Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude completion of the assessment measures, interview or informed consent
- Inability to access a functional device for videoconferencing and declines offer to use a study loaner device as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent Training Case Support Provider Exclusion Criteria
- Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator/study staff's judgment, to preclude informed consent
- Inability to access a computer with Internet as indicated by self-report
- Prisoners
- Participants unable to consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stanford, California, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stanford, California, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; New York, New York, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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