Parenting Intervention Program for Acute Leukemia and Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a high-intensity parenting program can improve learning and school performance for Latino children who have had acute leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma. The trial compares a high-intensity program, where parents learn skills with a bilingual therapist over several sessions, to a standard, less intensive program. It targets Latino families with children who have completed cancer treatment and returned to school. Parents or caregivers who are in daily contact with the child and speak Spanish are ideal candidates for this trial. As an unphased trial, it provides a unique opportunity for families to contribute to research that could enhance educational outcomes for children after cancer treatment.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this high-intensity intervention program is safe for children with acute leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma?
Research has shown that parenting programs, such as the High-Intensity Parent Intervention Program under study, are generally safe and well-liked. Families dealing with childhood leukemia have used these programs, which typically do not cause harm or unwanted effects.
Previous studies support the safety of these programs, demonstrating they help without adding stress or problems. Although no specific negative effects have been reported for this program, the overall evidence suggests it is well-tolerated by participants.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the High-Intensity Parent Intervention Program (HIP) because it offers a fresh approach to supporting families dealing with acute leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma. Unlike the standard of care, which involves a single session reviewing neurocognitive evaluations, HIP provides parents with a series of eight individualized skill training sessions. These sessions are conducted with a bilingual therapist, ensuring that language barriers don't hinder participation. This structured and intensive support aims to equip parents with better skills to help their children navigate the challenges of their condition, potentially leading to improved outcomes in their daily lives.
What evidence suggests that the High-Intensity Parent Intervention Program is effective for improving learning and school functioning in Latino children with acute leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma?
Research shows that programs with active parental involvement can enhance children's learning and school performance. In this trial, parents or caregivers will join one of two programs. Arm II features the High-Intensity Parent Intervention Program (HIP), where parents attend individual skill training sessions with a bilingual therapist. A study of a similar program found that participating parents achieved better results than those who did not. When parents or caregivers learn specific skills, it can positively impact their children's school success. For Latino children with acute leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma, this approach may help them overcome educational challenges during treatment. These programs aim to equip parents with effective strategies to support their children's learning.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sunita Patel
Principal Investigator
City of Hope Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Latino children aged 5-12 who have been treated for acute leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma, and their parents/caregivers. The caregivers must be the primary ones, in daily contact with the child, self-identify as Hispanic/Latino, and speak Spanish. Children should understand English and be enrolled in school. Those with severe neurodevelopmental disorders or involved in similar studies are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Parents or caregivers attend either a high-intensity intervention program (HIP) or a standard of care lower intensity intervention program (LIP). HIP involves individual parental skill training sessions every 2 weeks for a total of 8 sessions, while LIP consists of a single session to review neurocognitive evaluation results.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for learning and school functioning outcomes, as well as parental efficacy and pro-learning behaviors, up to 12 months post enrollment.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- High-Intensity Parent Intervention Program
Trial Overview
The study tests a high-intensity parenting program aimed at improving learning and school functioning in Latino children post-leukemia treatment. It compares this intensive training for parents on 'pro-learning' behaviors to a standard lower intensity intervention to see which yields better educational outcomes.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Parents or caregivers attend HIP consisting of individual parental skill training sessions with a bilingual therapist over 60-90 minutes every 2 weeks for a total of 8 sessions.
Parents or caregivers attend standard of care LIP consisting of a meeting to review results of a neurocognitive evaluation and to discuss recommendations for optimal learning and school performance for 1 session.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
City of Hope Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
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