Parent-Delivered Massage in Paediatric Cancer
Launched by CENTENNIAL COLLEGE · Jun 12, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of June 19, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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