CONNECT: Social Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Category:

Psychology

Diseases Treated:

Non-therapeutic

Eligibility Overview:

This is a non-therapeutic research study open only to St. Jude patients and their caregivers.

  • 15 to 22 years old 
  • Primary oncology diagnosis 
  • Read and speak English 

  1. Brief Summary

    This study will research the impact of treatment status and development stage during treatment on social experiences among adolescents and early young adults (AYA) with cancer. Peer interaction during and after cancer treatment is critically important for AYA patients. The potential conflict between the developmentally appropriate need to spend more time with peers and the treatment-necessitated demand to rely heavily on parents and caregivers is particularly relevant. However, little is known about the impact of this conflict, and overall social experiences of AYA with cancer. Participants will complete questionnaires and may be interviewed. Caregivers may also complete questionnaires on family functioning and quality of life. 

    Primary Objectives

    • Describe differences in social experience variables based on treatment status: on versus off therapy 
    • In on-therapy patients, describe differences in social experience variables based on developmental stage

    Eligibility Criteria

    Inclusion criteria include:

    • 15 to 22 years old 
    • Primary oncology diagnosis 
    • On therapy for at least 2 months and no longer than 12 months or off therapy for 1 to 4 years 
    • Read and speak English 

    Exclusion Criteria include:

    • Surgery only treatment plan 
    • Diagnosed with genetic disorder/pre-existing neurodevelopmental condition associated with neurocognitive or social impairment 

    Study Sites

    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, Tennessee

  2. About this study

    This is a research study to learn how cancer treatment affects relationships with others.

    In this study, we will ask you to complete questionnaires. These questions will take about 60 to 90 minutes to answer. We will also ask you about activities you take part in and which ones you want St. Jude to offer patients like you. We may also ask you to take part in interviews.

    There may be no direct benefits to you for taking part in this study. However, the information we learn may help other patients in the future.

    Purpose of this clinical trial

    The main goal of this study is to learn how cancer treatment affects relationships in teens and young adults with cancer.

    Eligibility overview

    • 15 to 22 years old 
    • Primary oncology diagnosis 
    • Read and speak English
  3. CONNECT
    Sponsors: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
    ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04328350
    Trial Start Date: October 2020
    Estimated Enrollment: 200
    Study Type: Observational
    Conditions: Non-therapeutic
    Ages: 15 to 22 years old
    Principal investigator: Victoria Willard, PhD
    Study Sites: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
    For a consultation or to discuss CONNECT: St. Jude Physician/Patient Referral Office
    1-888-226-4343
    referralinfo@stjude.org

Contact

Victoria Willard, PhD

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105  USA
Voice: 1-888-226-4343 or 901-595-4055
24-Hour Emergency Access Pager: 1-800-349-4334
Email: referralinfo@stjude.org

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