EASE Program for Parents of Children with Cancer
Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement (EASE) for Caregivers
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Pediatric Cancer
Caregiver Burden
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 306 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for parents who take care of a child with cancer and want support to manage stress. Participants will complete questionnaires and can join interviews to share their experiences.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am the primary caregiver for a child under 18 years old.
- My child has been diagnosed with cancer in the last six months.
- My child is currently receiving cancer treatment.
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I can complete questionnaires in English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have difficulty with thinking or communication.
- I am currently in therapy for mental health issues.
- I have thoughts of harming myself.
- My child is not expected to survive for the duration of the trial.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this Phase III randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel psychotherapeutic intervention called Emotion and Symptom-focused Engagement (EASE) in parents caring for a child or adolescent with cancer. The main question it aims to answer is:
\- Is EASE plus usual care associated with less severe traumatic stress symptoms over six months, measured by area unde…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identified primary family caregiver/guardian (i.e., parent assuming the majority of care activities) of a child: i) \<18yo; ii) diagnosed with a new or relapsed life-threatening cancer within the preceding six months (disease-type eligibility per the Pediatric Oncology Gr…
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