Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer: a Randomized Controlled Study

University Children's Hospital, Zurich1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentApril 2006

ConditionsCancer

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Cancer
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Enrollment: 30
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: KIDSCREEN: health-related quality of life
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 2006

End Date

December 2010

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University Children's Hospital, Zurich

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•brother or sister with newly diagnosed cancer treated at the University Children's Hospital command of the German language normal developmental level