Pediatric CancerWeb BasedNCT07495553
Web-Based Filial Therapy In Pediatric Cancer
A study testing Web-Based Filial Therapy Program in people with Pediatric Cancer and Parental Stress, run by serap güleç keskin at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study examines the effect of a web-based filial therapy program on parental role perception among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer not only affects the physical health of the child but also disrupts the emotional and relational dynamics within the family. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pediatric Cancer, Parental Stress, Parenting Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- Web-Based Filial Therapy Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Sep 2023to 11 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Parent of a child diagnosed with cancer
- Child under 12 years of age
- Living with the child
- Literate
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Access to a computer and internet connection
- Active use of digital communication tools (internet, phone, or email)
- Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Inability to use digital tools
- Failure to complete the intervention program
- Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period
- Experiencing child loss during the study
- Having a child older than 12 years diagnosed with cancer
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ondokuz Mayis Univetsity Hospital
Atakent, Samsun, 55200
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effect of a Web-Based Filial Therapy Program on Parental Role Perception Among Parents of Children With Cancer
This study examines the effect of a web-based filial therapy program on parental role perception among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer not only affects the physical health of the child but also disrupts the emotional and relational dynamics within the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and treatment demands, children may have limited opportunities for play, which is essential for emotional expression and development. At the same time, parents may become primarily focused on the child's medical care and may experience difficulties in maintaining their parenting role.
Filial therapy is an approach that helps parents support their child's emotional needs through structured play. In this study, a 5-week web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide accessible training for parents without requiring separation from their child. Parents learned basic therapeutic play skills and applied them in their daily interactions with their child.
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 60 parents, divided into intervention and control groups. The results aim to determine whether the program improves parents' perceptions of their parenting role. This research may contribute to the development of accessible psychosocial interventions that support both children and parents in the context of pediatric cancer.
Read the detailed description
Pediatric cancer affects not only the physical health of the child but also the emotional and relational functioning of the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and intensive treatment protocols, children may experience restricted access to play, school, and peer interaction. These limitations may interfere with the child's ability to express emotions and maintain a sense of normalcy. At the same time, parents often face high levels of stress and may shift from a relational parenting role to a primarily medical caregiving role focused on the child's physical survival.
Filial therapy is a parent-mediated intervention that aims to strengthen the parent-child relationship through structured play interactions. By learning specific therapeutic play skills, parents can support their child's emotional expression and coping processes in a developmentally appropriate way.
In this study, a web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide an accessible and context-sensitive intervention for parents of children diagnosed with cancer. The online format allows parents to receive training without separation from their child and reduces barriers related to infection risk and hospital-based care. The program consisted of five weekly sessions, including video-based instruction, guided practice, and individualized feedback. Parents were trained in core filial therapy skills such as empathic listening, child-led play, emotional reflection, and limit setting, and were encouraged to apply these skills during structured play sessions with their children.
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with parallel group design. A total of 60 parents were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group participated in the web-based filial therapy program, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Data were collected before and after the intervention using standardized measurement tools to assess parental role perception.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the evidence base on parent-mediated interventions and to inform the development of accessible psychosocial support programs for families coping with pediatric cancer.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Parental Stress, Parenting Anxiety
- Being tested
- Web-Based Filial Therapy Program
- Keywords
- Filial Therapy, Web-Based Intervention, Pediatric Cancer, Parental Role, Play Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trial, Parenting
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web-Based Filial Therapy ProgramBehavioural
The intervention consisted of a 5-week web-based filial therapy program designed for parents of children diagnosed with cancer. The program included pre-recorded video sessions providing structured training in core filial therapy skills, such as empathic listening, child-led play, emotional reflection, and therapeutic limit setting.
Parents were instructed to apply these skills during structured play sessions with their children in their natural environment. To support adherence and intervention fidelity, participants submitted video recordings of their play sessions through the web platform and received individualized feedback from the researcher. The program also included reminder messages and an integrated messaging system to facilitate communication between participants and the researcher.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Filial Therapy | Experimental | Participants in this group received a 5-week web-based filial therapy program, including video-based training, structured parent-child play sessions, and individualized feedback. Receives: Behavioral: Web-Based Filial Therapy Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group received no intervention during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS)
Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS) total score. The scale consists of 18 items, with total scores ranging from 18 to 72. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the parental role. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after the 5-week intervention period.
Measured: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (5 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2026
- Study start25 Sep 2023
- Primary completion30 Jan 2025
- Study completion11 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pediatric CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group in a parallel-group design. The intervention group received a 5-week web-based filial therapy program, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the intervention (post-test).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- serap güleç keskin
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, serap güleç keskin, Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Investigators
- serap GULEC Keskin, Associate Professor, Principal investigator, Ondokuz Mayıs University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07495553
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PYO.SBF.1904.23.012
- Acronym
- Web Based
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to ethical and privacy considerations. The dataset contains sensitive information from parents of children diagnosed with cancer, and participants did not provide consent for public data sharing.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effect of a Web-Based Filial Therapy Program on Parental Role Perception Among Parents of Children With Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07495553
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Web Based / PYO.SBF.1904.23.012
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Parental Stress, Parenting Anxiety
- Keywords
- Filial Therapy, Web-Based Intervention, Pediatric Cancer, Parental Role, Play Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trial, Parenting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- serap güleç keskinUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2026 (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.
This study examines the effect of a web-based filial therapy program on parental role perception among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer not only affects the physical health of the child but also disrupts the emotional and relational dynamics within the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and treatment demands, children may have limited opportunities for play, which is essential for emotional expression and development. At the same time, parents may become primarily focused on the child's medical care and may experience difficulties in maintaining their parenting role.
Filial therapy is an approach that helps parents support their child's emotional needs through structured play. In this study, a 5-week web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide accessible training for parents without requiring separation from their child. Parents learned basic therapeutic play skills and applied them in their daily interactions with their child.
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 60 parents, divided into intervention and control groups. The results aim to determine whether the program improves parents' perceptions of their parenting role. This research may contribute to the development of accessible psychosocial interventions that support both children and parents in the context of pediatric cancer.
Detailed description
Pediatric cancer affects not only the physical health of the child but also the emotional and relational functioning of the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and intensive treatment protocols, children may experience restricted access to play, school, and peer interaction. These limitations may interfere with the child's ability to express emotions and maintain a sense of normalcy. At the same time, parents often face high levels of stress and may shift from a relational parenting role to a primarily medical caregiving role focused on the child's physical survival.
Filial therapy is a parent-mediated intervention that aims to strengthen the parent-child relationship through structured play interactions. By learning specific therapeutic play skills, parents can support their child's emotional expression and coping processes in a developmentally appropriate way.
In this study, a web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide an accessible and context-sensitive intervention for parents of children diagnosed with cancer. The online format allows parents to receive training without separation from their child and reduces barriers related to infection risk and hospital-based care. The program consisted of five weekly sessions, including video-based instruction, guided practice, and individualized feedback. Parents were trained in core filial therapy skills such as empathic listening, child-led play, emotional reflection, and limit setting, and were encouraged to apply these skills during structured play sessions with their children.
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with parallel group design. A total of 60 parents were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group participated in the web-based filial therapy program, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Data were collected before and after the intervention using standardized measurement tools to assess parental role perception.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the evidence base on parent-mediated interventions and to inform the development of accessible psychosocial support programs for families coping with pediatric cancer.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group in a parallel-group design. The intervention group received a 5-week web-based filial therapy program, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the intervention (post-test).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Filial Therapy | Experimental | Behavioral: Web-Based Filial Therapy ProgramParticipants in this group received a 5-week web-based filial therapy program, including video-based training, structured parent-child play sessions, and individualized feedback. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group received no intervention during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Parent of a child diagnosed with cancer
- Child under 12 years of age
- Living with the child
- Literate
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Inability to use digital tools
- Failure to complete the intervention program
- Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period
- Experiencing child loss during the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Filial Therapy ProgramThe intervention consisted of a 5-week web-based filial therapy program designed for parents of children diagnosed with cancer. The program included pre-recorded video sessions providing structured training in core filial therapy skills, such as empathic listening, child-led play, emotional reflection, and therapeutic limit setting. Parents were instructed to apply these skills during structured play sessions with their children in their natural environment. To support adherence and intervention fidelity, participants submitted video recordings of their play sessions through the web platform and received individualized feedback from the researcher. The program also included reminder messages and an integrated messaging system to facilitate communication between participants and the researcher. | Behavioural | Web-Based Filial Therapy |
Primary outcome
Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS)
Time frame: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (5 weeks)
Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS) total score. The scale consists of 18 items, with total scores ranging from 18 to 72. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the parental role. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after the 5-week intervention period.
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 30 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to ethical and privacy considerations. The dataset contains sensitive information from parents of children diagnosed with cancer, and participants did not provide consent for public data sharing.
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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.
serap GULEC Keskin, Associate Professor principal investigator
Ondokuz Mayıs University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web-Based Filial Therapy Program in people with Pediatric Cancer and Parental Stress, run by serap güleç keskin at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 8 inclusion and 6 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 30 Mar 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS) (time frame: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (5 weeks)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 30 Mar 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 1 Nov 2026.