Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Cancer Parenting Program for the Enhancement of the Quality of Life of Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Children

Study Description

Brief Summary: This trial examines the usefulness of two educational programs for parents with late-stage cancer who have a 5 - 17 year old child. The programs are designed to enhance the quality of the parent-child relationship and add to the parent's confidence in managing the impact of their cancer on their child. Educational programs may reduce anxiety and depression and improve the well-being and quality of life of parents with advanced cancers and their children. Recruitment occurs nationally via referral to the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium team.

Detailed Description: OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups. GROUP I (ENHANCING CONNECTIONS-PALLIATIVE CARE \[EC-PC\] PROGRAM): Patients receive the 5-session EC-PC program bi-weekly with a patient educator about ways to help them talk to and support their child. GROUP II (CONTROL): Patients receive carefully selected educational booklet that discuss ways to talk about their cancer with their child and a scripted phone call from a trained phone counselor on study.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 23 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: Yes

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