Pediatric CancerNCT06618066
Decision-making Preferences and Its Related Factors on Parents With Children Having Cancer
An observational study of Pediatric Cancer, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants included fathers or mothers of children diagnosed with cancer aged between 20 and 65 years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pediatric Cancer
- How many people
- 130 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 18 Aug 2023to 17 Jan 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan.
Who may be able to join
- Parents aged between 20 and 65 years whose child has been diagnosed with pediatric cancer by a physician.
- Individuals who understand Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien and are able to complete the questionnaire.
- Individuals who consent to participate in the study after being informed of the research purpose.
Who cannot join
- (1)Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness by a physician.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants included fathers or mothers of children diagnosed with cancer aged between 20 and 65 years. Structured questionnaires were used, including FACES IV, JCS, and CPS-P. This study aims to explore the current status of family cohesion, coping behaviors, and decision making preferences among parents of children with cancer, and to identify factors influencing decision making preferences.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer
- Keywords
- Decision making preferences, Parents, Coping behaviors, Family cohesion
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exploring the current state of decision-making preferences among parents of children with cancer using the Control Preferences Scale for Pediatrics (CPS-P)
The CPS-P is a method for assessing individual preferences in medical decision-making roles, consisting of five options that represent five different roles.(A) I prefer to make the final decision about which treatment my child will receive, (B) I prefer to make the final selection of my child's treatment after seriously considering my doctor's opinion, (C) I prefer that my child's doctor and I share responsibility for deciding which treatment is best for my child, (D) I prefer that my doctor makes the final decision about which treatment will be used, but seriously considers my opinion, (E) I prefer to leave all decisions regarding my child's treatment to my doctor. The five responses are classified into three categories representing active(A and B), collaborative (C) and passive (D and E) decision-making preference.
Measured: Single point in time: At enrollment
Exploring the current state of family cohesion among parents of children with cancer using the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES)
The evaluation of family functioning involves: (1) Balanced Scales: Cohesion and Flexibility, (2) Unbalanced Scales: Disengaged, Enmeshed, Rigid, and Chaotic, (3) Family Communication, and (4) Family Satisfaction. The instrument consists of eight subscales with a total of 62 items, rated on a five-point Likert scale. The Family Cohesion and Flexibility scales include 42 items (0-42), divided into six sections with scores ranging from 7 to 35 per section. The Family Communication scale, which assesses positive communication and openness, contains 10 items (43-52) with scores ranging from 10 to 50. The Family Satisfaction scale, measuring satisfaction with cohesion, flexibility, and communication, also has 10 items (53-62), scoring from 10 to 50. Higher scores on Cohesion and Flexibility suggest a healthier family system; higher scores on Disengaged, Enmeshed, Rigid, and Chaotic indicate dysfunction; higher scores on Communication and Satisfaction denote more positive perceptions.
Measured: Single point in time: At enrollment
Exploring the current coping behaviors of parents of children with cancer using the Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS)
The Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS) assesses eight types of coping strategies, which are categorized into emotion-oriented and problem-oriented approaches. The emotion-oriented strategies include: evasive strategies (13 items), optimistic strategies (9 items), fatalistic strategies (4 items), emotive strategies (5 items), and palliative strategies (7 items). The problem-oriented strategies include: confrontive strategies (10 items), supportant strategies (5 items), and self-reliant strategies (7 items). It utilizes a four-point Likert scale, where "0 = never used," "1 = seldom used," "2 = sometimes used," and "3 = often used." Higher scores indicate a higher frequency of coping strategy use.
Measured: Single point in time: At enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Oct 2024
- Study start18 Aug 2023
- Primary completion17 Jan 2024
- Study completion17 Jan 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pediatric CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 130 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Li-Min Wu, PhD, Principal investigator, Kaohsiung Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06618066
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KMUHIRB-E(II)-20230162
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Olson D. FACES IV and the Circumplex Model: validation study. J Marital Fam Ther. 2011 Jan;37(1):64-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00175.x.
PubMed 21198689Degner LF, Sloan JA, Venkatesh P. The Control Preferences Scale. Can J Nurs Res. 1997 Fall;29(3):21-43.
PubMed 9505581Jalowiec A, Murphy SP, Powers MJ. Psychometric assessment of the Jalowiec Coping Scale. Nurs Res. 1984 May-Jun;33(3):157-61.
PubMed 6563533
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Decision-making Preferences and Its Related Factors on Parents With Children Having Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06618066
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KMUHIRB-E(II)-20230162
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer
- Keywords
- Decision making preferences, Parents, Coping behaviors, Family cohesion
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 130 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Jan 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants included fathers or mothers of children diagnosed with cancer aged between 20 and 65 years. Structured questionnaires were used, including FACES IV, JCS, and CPS-P. This study aims to explore the current status of family cohesion, coping behaviors, and decision making preferences among parents of children with cancer, and to identify factors influencing decision making preferences.
Study design
- Observational model
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents aged between 20 and 65 years whose child has been diagnosed with pediatric cancer by a physician.
- Individuals who understand Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien and are able to complete the questionnaire.
- Individuals who consent to participate in the study after being informed of the research purpose.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- (1)Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness by a physician.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Exploring the current state of decision-making preferences among parents of children with cancer using the Control Preferences Scale for Pediatrics (CPS-P)
Time frame: Single point in time: At enrollment
The CPS-P is a method for assessing individual preferences in medical decision-making roles, consisting of five options that represent five different roles.(A) I prefer to make the final decision about which treatment my child will receive, (B) I prefer to make the final selection of my child's treatment after seriously considering my doctor's opinion, (C) I prefer that my child's doctor and I share responsibility for deciding which treatment is best for my child, (D) I prefer that my doctor makes the final decision about which treatment will be used, but seriously considers my opinion, (E) I prefer to leave all decisions regarding my child's treatment to my doctor. The five responses are classified into three categories representing active(A and B), collaborative (C) and passive (D and E) decision-making preference.
Exploring the current state of family cohesion among parents of children with cancer using the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES)
Time frame: Single point in time: At enrollment
The evaluation of family functioning involves: (1) Balanced Scales: Cohesion and Flexibility, (2) Unbalanced Scales: Disengaged, Enmeshed, Rigid, and Chaotic, (3) Family Communication, and (4) Family Satisfaction. The instrument consists of eight subscales with a total of 62 items, rated on a five-point Likert scale. The Family Cohesion and Flexibility scales include 42 items (0-42), divided into six sections with scores ranging from 7 to 35 per section. The Family Communication scale, which assesses positive communication and openness, contains 10 items (43-52) with scores ranging from 10 to 50. The Family Satisfaction scale, measuring satisfaction with cohesion, flexibility, and communication, also has 10 items (53-62), scoring from 10 to 50. Higher scores on Cohesion and Flexibility suggest a healthier family system; higher scores on Disengaged, Enmeshed, Rigid, and Chaotic indicate dysfunction; higher scores on Communication and Satisfaction denote more positive perceptions.
Exploring the current coping behaviors of parents of children with cancer using the Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS)
Time frame: Single point in time: At enrollment
The Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS) assesses eight types of coping strategies, which are categorized into emotion-oriented and problem-oriented approaches. The emotion-oriented strategies include: evasive strategies (13 items), optimistic strategies (9 items), fatalistic strategies (4 items), emotive strategies (5 items), and palliative strategies (7 items). The problem-oriented strategies include: confrontive strategies (10 items), supportant strategies (5 items), and self-reliant strategies (7 items). It utilizes a four-point Likert scale, where "0 = never used," "1 = seldom used," "2 = sometimes used," and "3 = often used." Higher scores indicate a higher frequency of coping strategy use.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Oct 2024.
- Background: PubMed 21198689Olson D. FACES IV and the Circumplex Model: validation study. J Marital Fam Ther. 2011 Jan;37(1):64-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00175.x.
- Background: PubMed 9505581Degner LF, Sloan JA, Venkatesh P. The Control Preferences Scale. Can J Nurs Res. 1997 Fall;29(3):21-43.
- Background: PubMed 6563533Jalowiec A, Murphy SP, Powers MJ. Psychometric assessment of the Jalowiec Coping Scale. Nurs Res. 1984 May-Jun;33(3):157-61.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Li-Min Wu, PhD principal investigator
Kaohsiung Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pediatric Cancer, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Exploring the current state of decision-making preferences among parents of children with cancer using the Control Preferences Scale for Pediatrics (CPS-P) (time frame: Single point in time: At enrollment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06618066, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Oct 2024.