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Parent-Delivered Massage in Paediatric Cancer

Launched by CENTENNIAL COLLEGE · Jun 12, 2008

Trial Information

Current as of June 19, 2025

Unknown status

Keywords

Anxiety Depression Stress Cancer Symptoms Pediatric Cancer Massage Parent Delivered Massage

ClinConnect Summary

In Canadian children aged 0-19, the number of new cancer cases from 1997-2001 was on average 1,285 children per year for a total of 6,427 children over a five year period. Individual and family responses to a child's or adolescent's cancer diagnosis and treatment include psychological, sociocultural and biological dimensions. Parents of children with cancer can experience severe emotional distress including anxiety and depression. Parents require support and skills to reduce their own anxiety and distress and to help alleviate suffering in their children.

This is a two-phase research proje...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Children aged 6 to 18 years
  • Children with a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
  • Children who are currently receiving active cancer care
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Children under the age of 6
  • Children with a life expectancy of less than 12 weeks
  • Children not currently receiving active cancer care

About Centennial College

Centennial College is a leading educational institution in Canada, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation through comprehensive research initiatives and clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, the college leverages its diverse expertise across various disciplines to contribute to the advancement of healthcare solutions. By fostering partnerships with industry leaders and healthcare organizations, Centennial College aims to enhance clinical practices and improve patient outcomes, positioning itself as a pivotal player in the realm of clinical research and education.

Locations

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Trish Dryden, RMT, M.Ed

Principal Investigator

Applied Research Centre, Centennial College

Sabine Moritz, Dipl. Biol., M.Sc

Principal Investigator

Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine

Sunita Vohra, MD, FRCPC, M.Sc

Principal Investigator

Stollery Children's Hospital & University of Alberta

Dawn Davies, MD, FRCPC

Principal Investigator

Stollery Children's Hospital

Adrienne D Witol, Psy.D., C.Psych

Principal Investigator

Stollery Children's Hospital

Andrea M Laizner, RN, Ph.D

Principal Investigator

Centre de recherché Hôpital Sainte-Justine CHU Mère-Enfant & McGill University Health Centre

Lyse Lussier

Principal Investigator

Le Phare enfants et familles

Janet Kahn, LMT, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Vermont

Amanda Baskwill, RMT

Principal Investigator

Centennial College

Linda Curcher, CCRP

Principal Investigator

Stollery Children's Hospital

Elizabeth Barberree, RMT

Principal Investigator

Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA)

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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