VIDEO-PEDS for Children with Cancer
Video Inspired Discussions About Ethical Outcomes in Pediatrics
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Pediatric Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 567 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for parents of children with cancer to take part in a program that helps improve communication about care goals. Participants will watch videos and share their thoughts to help make better decisions for their child's treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a child aged 0-12 years.
- My child has been diagnosed with any type of cancer.
- My child is receiving treatment for cancer.
- I am the decision maker for my child.
- I am a biological parent, step-parent, legal guardian, or grandparent.
- I can communicate in English or Spanish.
You may not be able to join if
- My child is not receiving primary care from the cancer clinic.
- My child has already been fully consulted by the palliative care team.
- My child's doctors expect them to live less than two months.
- I am visually impaired beyond 20/200 corrected and cannot view videos.
- My mental health is not suitable for these discussions, as determined by my child's oncologist.
- I do not speak English or Spanish.
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 clinical trial is to learn if the VIDEO-PEDS intervention works to improve Goals of Care communication between clinicians and parents of children with cancer.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the intervention improve Goals of Care documentation? Does it improve patient outcomes (including less invasive preferences for resuscitation and interventions, less hospital …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patient
* Age 0-12 years
* Diagnosed with any type or stage of cancer
* Receiving cancer directed treatment
Parent
* Decision maker for the child.
* Biological parent, step-parent, legal guardian (e.g., adoptive parent), or grandparent with medical consent authority.
* Has a …
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