Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Exploring The Role Of Palliative Care In Phase 1 Enrolled Pediatric Oncology Patients

Study Description

Brief Summary: This study is being conducted to learn more about the patient/family experience when opting to enroll in Phase I clinical trials and their quality of life (QOL) while receiving experimental therapy. Palliative care (PC) has the potential to be beneficial for these families and further studies are needed to determine the most effective way for integration of PC into the care of patients enrolled on experimental clinical trials. Primary Objective * To qualitatively assess the patient and family experience, their hopes and worries and associated distress while deciding to enroll on a Phase I clinical trial.

Detailed Description: Eligible Parent Research Participants (PRPs) who consent will participate in one audio recorded interview in which they are asked about 8-10 questions. The interview can be conducted in person, over the phone, or WebEx/Zoom (audio only). The interview will last about 30 to 60 minutes. PRPs can opt to complete interviews immediately or at a scheduled date that is convenient to the PRP.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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