Video Inspired Discussions About Ethical Outcomes in Pediatrics (NCT06786104) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Video Inspired Discussions About Ethical Outcomes in Pediatrics
United States567 participantsStarted 2026-05-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the VIDEO-PEDS intervention works to improve Goals of Care communication between clinicians and parents of children with cancer.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the intervention improve Goals of Care documentation? Does it improve patient outcomes (including less invasive preferences for resuscitation and interventions, less hospital utilization, and more palliative care and hospice use)? Does it improve parent outcomes (including health satisfaction and feeling heard and understood per survey scores)?
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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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:
Patient
* Age 0-12 years
* Diagnosed with any type or stage of cancer
* Receiving cancer directed treatment
Parent
* Decision maker for the child.
* Biological parent, step-parent, legal guardian (e.g., adoptive parent), or grandparent with medical consent authority.
* Has a child meeting the child inclusion criteria listed above.
* Able to communicate in English or Spanish (the languages of the video decision aids).
Exclusion Criteria:
Patient
* Not receiving primary medical care from the cancer clinic (e.g., second-opinion consultations only)
* Already referred to and fully consulted by the palliative care team
* Prognosis of less than a 2-month life expectancy
Parent
* Visually impaired beyond 20/200 corrected and unable to view the video (note: hearing impaired is not an exclusion as the videos are closed captioned).
* Psychological state not appropriate for GOC discussions, as determined by the primary oncologist per the opt-out.
* Participants who do not speak English or Spanish
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
1
Goals-of-Care Discussion
Timeframe: At the end of Cycles 1, 2, and 3 (each cycle is 9 months)
2
Code Status Limitation
Timeframe: At the end of Cycles 1, 2, and 3 (each cycle is 9 months)
3
Palliative Care
Timeframe: At the end of Cycles 1, 2, and 3 (each cycle is 9 months)
4
Time-Limited Trial
Timeframe: At the end of Cycles 1, 2, and 3 (each cycle is 9 months)