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NCT00969579 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Characterizing Lone Parenting: A Multi-institutional Pilot Study of the Perceptions of Support and Perceived Stress of Lone Parents of Children With Cancer
A clinical trial of Cancer, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 275
- Enrollment target
- 10
- Study locations
NCT00969579: Completed study of Cancer, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
NCT00969579 is a study of Cancer that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 275 participants, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 10 study locations across 10 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00969579, a study of Cancer, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 275 participants
- Enrollment target
- 10
- Study locations
Study Summary
This study will describe the perceptions of support and distress outcomes of single/lone parents of a child with cancer. Background: * Parents and families of children with chronic illnesses have stressors, including financial stress, role strains, separations, and interruptions in daily routines and plans for the future. All of these experiences may lead directly and indirectly to parental stress. * The number of families headed by single or lone parents is increasing. Little work has been done to better understand if the needs of parents who are providing care for a child on their own differ from parents who do not classify themselves as lone. Identifying parents who may need additional support within a pediatric oncology setting is very important so that appropriate support is provided. Objectives: \- To better understand the social, emotional, and practical effects of lone parents on children with cancer. Eligibility: * All parents whose child has been diagnosed with cancer between 6 and 18 months before enrolling on the study. * Participants must be able to speak and read English Design: * Parents will be asked to complete a questionnaire during one of their child s clinic or hospital visits. * The questionnaire will ask about the parenting experience since the child was diagnosed with cancer. It will ask about the support the parent has received from family and friends since the diagnosis. * The questionnaire will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (10)
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham
California
- Miller Children's Hospital - Long Beach
Maryland
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike - Bethesda
Massachusetts
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Boston
Mississippi
- University Of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson
New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York
Ohio
- Akron Children's Hospital - Akron
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 275 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-08-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03-08 |
What the finished NCT00969579 record still lists
NCT00969579 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 275 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00969579 lists 10 locations in 10 states (Alabama, California, Maryland).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00969579 about?
NCT00969579 is a clinical study titled "Characterizing Lone Parenting: A Multi-institutional Pilot Study of the Perceptions of Support and Perceived Stress of Lone Parents of Children With Cancer". This study will describe the perceptions of support and distress outcomes of single/lone parents of a child with cancer. Background: * Parents and families of children with chronic illnesses have stressors, including financial stress, role strains, separations, and interruptions in daily routines ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00969579?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 275 participants. The study started on 2009-08-06. Estimated completion is 2018-03-08.
What conditions does trial NCT00969579 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00969579?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00969579 being conducted?
This trial has 10 study locations across Alabama, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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