350 Participants Needed

eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for Parents of Children with Pediatric Cancer

Recruiting at 2 trial locations
KC
Overseen ByKimberly Canter, Ph.D.
Age: Any Age
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Coping Space, eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP, Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program, eSCCIP-SP for parents of children with pediatric cancer?

The eSCCIP program, which includes web-based content and telehealth sessions, has shown promise in reducing symptoms of distress and anxiety in parents of children with cancer, as well as improving family functioning. A similar program, SCCIP, demonstrated decreased posttraumatic stress and anxiety in families of adolescent cancer survivors, suggesting potential benefits for eSCCIP as well.12345

Is the eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for Parents of Children with Pediatric Cancer safe?

The eHealth Psychosocial Intervention, known as eSCCIP, has been tested in various studies and is generally considered safe for parents of children with cancer. It focuses on providing support through digital content and telehealth sessions, and no safety concerns have been reported in the available research.12345

How is the eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP treatment different from other treatments for parents of children with pediatric cancer?

The eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP treatment is unique because it is a digital health intervention specifically designed for parents of children with cancer, combining self-guided web-based content with telehealth sessions, making it more accessible and flexible compared to traditional in-person psychosocial care.12346

What is the purpose of this trial?

It is critical to provide accessible evidence-based psychosocial support to parents and caregivers of children with cancer (PCCC) in order to mitigate individual and family-level psychosocial risks. This effectiveness trial evaluates an eHealth intervention for English- and Spanish-speaking (PCCC) with study endpoints focused on decreasing negative psychosocial sequelae (acute distress, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety) and improving coping abilities (coping self-efficacy, cognitive coping strategies). The long-term goal of this research program is to sustain and disseminate an effective, scalable, high-reach, and cost-effective intervention to provide crucial support to PCCC across the pediatric cancer trajectory.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English or Spanish speaking parents or primary caregivers of children (ages 0-18) diagnosed with cancer. They must have internet access via a computer or mobile device. Parents whose child may not survive beyond six months are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I am the main caregiver for a child with cancer.
I can speak and read either English or Spanish.
Participants must have access to the internet through a computer or mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet)

Exclusion Criteria

Participants are ineligible to participate if their child is not expected to live longer than six months from the time of potential recruitment

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage in the eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP program, which includes three 30-minute self-directed online modules and three telehealth follow-up sessions

Up to 20 weeks
3 telehealth follow-up sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for reductions in acute distress, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety, and improvements in coping abilities

3 months
Data collection at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Coping Space
  • eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP
Trial Overview The study tests eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP, an online psychosocial support program aimed at reducing distress, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety among parents while enhancing coping skills during their child's cancer treatment.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Coping SpaceActive Control1 Intervention
PCCC randomized to the patient education control condition will be given access to a website with information about psychosocial functioning, coping, and PTSS related to pediatric cancer. This website will be hosted on the same platform as the intervention, available in English and Spanish, and will consist of information modified from CopingSpace.org. CopingSpace.org is an evidence-informed website developed by Ryan's Case for Smiles, a national organization dedicated to supporting families impacted by pediatric cancer and other chronic diseases.
Group II: eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SPActive Control1 Intervention
The Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (eSCCIP) is an innovative eHealth intervention that combines cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy to provide parents and caregivers of children with cancer (PCCC) with evidence-based coping skills and psychosocial support focused on the family unit. eSCCIP has three 30-minute, self-directed, online modules which feature a unique mix of original video content and interactive activities, supplemented by three telehealth follow-up sessions. A stakeholder-informed Spanish-language adaption of eSCCIP (eSCCIP-SP) has been developed and will be offered to Spanish-speaking PCCC. eSCCIP aims to reduce acute distress and symptoms of post-traumatic stress while increasing positive coping self-appraisal and use of cognitive coping skills.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Nemours Children's Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
128
Recruited
18,000+

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborator

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Collaborator

Trials
257
Recruited
5,075,000+

University of Virginia

Collaborator

Trials
802
Recruited
1,342,000+

Findings from Research

The Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (eSCCIP) was found to be highly acceptable, feasible, and accessible for parents of children with cancer, with 19 participants completing the intervention.
Participants experienced significant reductions in acute distress (large effect size of 0.79) and moderate decreases in PTSD symptoms, negative mood, and anxiety, suggesting eSCCIP may effectively support the psychosocial well-being of caregivers.
A community-based trial of a psychosocial eHealth intervention for parents of children with cancer.Canter, KS., McIntyre, R., Babb, R., et al.[2022]
The eSCCIP/eSCCIP-SP digital health intervention aims to provide psychosocial support to parents and caregivers of children with cancer, combining self-guided web content with telehealth sessions, and is being tested in a randomized controlled trial with 350 participants.
The primary goal of the trial is to assess the intervention's effectiveness in reducing acute distress and improving coping skills, which could lead to a scalable and impactful treatment option for families affected by childhood cancer.
The Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program-a Psychosocial Digital Health Intervention for English- and Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children With Cancer: Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial.Canter, KS., Ritterband, L., Freyer, DR., et al.[2023]
A qualitative study involving focus groups and interviews with parents of children with cancer identified key strategies for improving recruitment, retention, and engagement in psychosocial interventions, emphasizing flexibility and ease of access.
The findings will inform the design of future trials for the Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (eSCCIP) and highlight the importance of involving parent stakeholders in the research process.
Strategies for Successful Recruitment and Retention of Parents in Pediatric Psychosocial eHealth Interventions: A Qualitative Study in Pediatric Oncology.Canter, KS., Vega, G., Ramirez, AP., et al.[2021]

References

A community-based trial of a psychosocial eHealth intervention for parents of children with cancer. [2022]
The Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program-a Psychosocial Digital Health Intervention for English- and Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children With Cancer: Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial. [2023]
Strategies for Successful Recruitment and Retention of Parents in Pediatric Psychosocial eHealth Interventions: A Qualitative Study in Pediatric Oncology. [2021]
Acceptability and Feasibility of eSCCIP: Results From a Pilot Study of the Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program. [2023]
Surviving cancer competently intervention program (SCCIP): a cognitive-behavioral and family therapy intervention for adolescent survivors of childhood cancer and their families. [2022]
A review of psychosocial interventions targeting families of children with cancer. [2021]
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