Support for young cancer patients and their parents
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a decision-support program for children and teens with cancer and their parents. It aims to help families communicate and make choices together during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a parent over 20 years old, and your child is under 20 and has cancer.
- Your child knows they have cancer.
- You can speak Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Your child is between 7 and 20 years old and has cancer.
- Your child is aware of their diagnosis and can share their feelings in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- You and your child both agree to take part.
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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