Writing support for grieving parents of young cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study offers a writing-focused intervention for parents who are grieving the loss of their child or young person who had a type of cancer (ChronCan). It aims to see whether guided writing can help with coping and emotional well-being during bereavement.
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Who can take part
- You must be age 15 to 25
- You must be receiving cancer treatment right now
- You must be an active patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- You must be a parent of someone who took part in ChronCan and has passed away
- You must have completed the needed interview/writing check by July 31, 2027
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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