AnxietyNCT07575815
Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort
An observational study of Anxiety and Radiation, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 12 years
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 6 May 2026to 1 Mar 2029
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 2 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Study population: UT MD Anderson patients
Who may be able to join
- To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- For children age 7 and older, provision of informed assent in addition to parental consent, consistent with institutional guidelines.
- Stated willingness of parent/guardian and child (as appropriate) to comply with study procedures (i.e., observation during scheduled radiation therapy appointments).
- Male or female, ages 2-12 years.
- Scheduled to undergo radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Who cannot join
- An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- Has already completed the simulation session for radiation therapy prior to enrollment.
- Declines parental consent or, when applicable, child assent.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
UT MD Anderson
Houston, Texas, 77030
Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD, 713-563-2336, slmcgove@mdanderson.org
Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD
About this study
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Read the detailed description
Primary Objective:
The primary objective of this study is to characterize procedural anxiety trajectories in pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy. Anxiety will be measured using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Short Form (mYPAS-SF) at standardized clinical milestones (simulation, first week of treatment, mid-treatment, and final treatment week).
Secondary Objectives:
Secondary objectives are to explore associations between observed anxiety levels and treatment-related contextual factors, including:
- Treatment fraction number
- Anesthesia use
- Child-life support
- Parent or caregiver presence
- Waiting times of 30 minutes or longer
- Time of day
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Safety and Adverse Events (AEs)
Incidence of Adverse Events, Graded According to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version (v) 5.0
Measured: Through study completion; an average of 1 year.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 May 2026
- Study start6 May 2026
- Primary completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterThe 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD, Principal investigator, UT MD Anderson
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07575815
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-0247
- Other IDs
- NCI-2026-03503
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 4 May 2026
- Last updated
- 11 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07575815
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-0247
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 May 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 is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Detailed description
Primary Objective:
The primary objective of this study is to characterize procedural anxiety trajectories in pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy. Anxiety will be measured using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Short Form (mYPAS-SF) at standardized clinical milestones (simulation, first week of treatment, mid-treatment, and final treatment week).
Secondary Objectives:
Secondary objectives are to explore associations between observed anxiety levels and treatment-related contextual factors, including:
- Treatment fraction number
- Anesthesia use
- Child-life support
- Parent or caregiver presence
- Waiting times of 30 minutes or longer
- Time of day
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- UT MD Anderson patients
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- For children age 7 and older, provision of informed assent in addition to parental consent, consistent with institutional guidelines.
- Stated willingness of parent/guardian and child (as appropriate) to comply with study procedures (i.e., observation during scheduled radiation therapy appointments).
- Male or female, ages 2-12 years.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- Has already completed the simulation session for radiation therapy prior to enrollment.
- Declines parental consent or, when applicable, child assent.
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
Safety and Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year.
Incidence of Adverse Events, Graded According to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version (v) 5.0
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 May 2026.
- UT MD Anderson WebsiteLink provided by the sponsor.
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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.
Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD principal investigator
UT MD Anderson
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 Anxiety and Radiation, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.
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 6 inclusion and 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 May 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 United States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD ((713) 563-2336, slmcgove@mdanderson.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Safety and Adverse Events (AEs) (time frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year.). 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 11 May 2026.