Communication Support for Young Cancer Patients
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Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
Communication
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
- 12 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 85 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young cancer patients and their caregivers to share thoughts on how to talk about the impact of cancer on life and future. Participants will help create better ways to communicate about prognosis and life quality.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 12 and 25 years old.
- I have a cancer diagnosis that has a poor prognosis.
- My doctor estimates my chance of survival is 50% or less.
- I have an upcoming disease check with my doctor within six months.
- I am not expected to be at end of life in the next three months.
- I am a parent or caregiver of a young patient with cancer.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not meet the stated inclusion criteria.
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 purpose of this research study is to obtain insights and feedback from patients and parents about a new approach to support conversations about how cancer may affect one's future life and quality of life (i.e., prognostic communication). This study involves creating a personalized approach to discussing prognosis.
Primary Objectives
* To evaluate the feasibility of implementing the RIGHTimeC…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients
* Aged 12-25 years diagnosed with poor prognosis cancer (high risk or otherwise difficult to treat cancers), as defined by a pediatric oncologist estimating odds of overall survival as 50% or less
* Anticipated by a pediatric oncologist to have one or more disease re-ev…
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