Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer
Official Title: Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer: a Randomized Controlled Study
Study ID: NCT00296907
Conditions
Interventions
Study Description
Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a two-session brief psychological intervention in siblings of pediatric cancer patients with regard to behavior problems and depression.
Detailed Description: Within a randomized controlled design the effects of a brief two-session psychological intervention (child, parents) shall be studied in 30 siblings of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients. After a baseline assessment 3-4 weeks after diagnosis participants are randomly assigned to an intervention or waiting list group. Both are re-assessed at 3 and 6 months by means of standardized questionnaires assessing psychological adaptation and behavior. The intervention is provided to the waiting list group after the 6-month assessment.
Eligibility
Minimum Age: 7 Years
Eligible Ages: CHILD
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
University Children's Hospital Zurich, Psychosomatic and Psychiatry, Zurich, , Switzerland
Contact Details
Name: Markus A Landolt, PhD
Affiliation: University Children's Hospital Zurich, Psychosomatic and Psychiatry
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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