CompletedNot Applicable

Taking Time to Connect: A Study of Programs for Hispanic Mothers Diagnosed With Cancer and Their Children

United States43 participantsStarted 2019-04-16

Plain-language summary

This NCI-funded randomized clinical trial (RCT) will test the short-term efficacy of Conexiones, a culturally adapted cancer education program designed to help Hispanic mothers diagnosed with cancer and their children to cope with cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Hispanic women * Diagnosed with primary, non-metastatic cancer (stage 0, I, II, or III) of any type in the past 2 years * Has a child 5 to 17 years old living at home and who knows about their mother's cancer * Lives in New Mexico or Texas * Has ready access to a telephone * Can read and write in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Has a secondary and/or recurrent cancer diagnosis * Diagnosed with basal or squamous cell carcinoma * Not able to read or write in English or Spanish * Does not have ready access to a telephone * Her child is not aware of the mother's cancer diagnosis * Her child has learning challenges that would prevent him/her from engaging in a conversation with their mother

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03951454

SponsorNew Mexico State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-30

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