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Official title Decision Support Intervention of Minor Cancer Patients and Their Parents
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06651242
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this stuidy are: (1) to explore the information needs of parents having children with cancer when making treatment decisions; (2) to develop a Taiwan version of the Control Preferences Scale for decision support aids; (3) to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of involving minor cancer patients and their parents in treatment decision-making.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 20
You may be able to join if
- for Parents:
- Age over 20 years.
- Child under 20 years old, diagnosed with cancer by a doctor.
- their child know her/his cancer diagnosis.
- Agree to have the child participate in family meeting and have ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed with depression, and/or anxiety, and/or other mental disorders.
- Legal guardian is unwilling to inform the minor of their diagnosis.
- Minor is unwilling to share their thoughts with their parents.
See the full eligibility criteria
- for Parents:
- Age over 20 years.
- Child under 20 years old, diagnosed with cancer by a doctor.
- their child know her/his cancer diagnosis.
- Agree to have the child participate in family meeting and have ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- for Minors:
- Aged between 7 and 20 years, diagnosed with pediatrtic cancer.
- Aware of their cancer diagnosis.
- Able to express their thoughts to the researcher in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Both the minor and their legal guardian consent to participate in the study.
- Diagnosed with depression, and/or anxiety, and/or other mental disorders.
- Legal guardian is unwilling to inform the minor of their diagnosis.
- Minor is unwilling to share their thoughts with their parents.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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, 7 years to 20 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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