Decision Support Intervention of Minor Cancer Patients and Their Parents
Launched by KAOHSIUNG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CHUNG-HO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Oct 18, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of August 23, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is exploring how to better support parents and their children who are facing cancer treatment decisions. The study aims to understand what information parents need when making choices about their child’s care and to create a helpful tool that allows families to share their preferences in these decisions. Researchers will work with both the children, aged 7 to 20, and their parents to see how well involving them in the decision-making process improves their experience and understanding.
To participate in this study, parents need to be over 20 years old and have a child under 20 who has been diagnosed with cancer and is aware of their diagnosis. Both the child and a legal guardian must agree to join the study and be able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. Participants can expect to engage in family meetings to discuss treatment options and share their thoughts and feelings. This trial is currently recruiting, and it’s a great opportunity for families looking for support during a challenging time.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- * Inclusion Criteria for Parents:
- • 1. Age over 20 years.
- • 2. Child under 20 years old, diagnosed with cancer by a doctor.
- • 3. their child know her/his cancer diagnosis.
- • 4. Agree to have the child participate in family meeting and have ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- * Inclusion Criteria for Minors:
- • 1. Aged between 7 and 20 years, diagnosed with pediatrtic cancer.
- • 2. Aware of their cancer diagnosis.
- • 3. Able to express their thoughts to the researcher in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- • 4. Both the minor and their legal guardian consent to participate in the study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Diagnosed with depression, and/or anxiety, and/or other mental disorders.
- • 2. Legal guardian is unwilling to inform the minor of their diagnosis.
- • 3. Minor is unwilling to share their thoughts with their parents.
About Kaohsiung Medical University Chung Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare institution in Taiwan, dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor, the hospital leverages its extensive expertise in various medical disciplines, state-of-the-art facilities, and a multidisciplinary team of professionals to conduct rigorous clinical studies. Committed to ethical standards and patient safety, the hospital collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to facilitate groundbreaking research that contributes to the global medical community and enhances treatment options for diverse patient populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Kaohsiung, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported