Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-10-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Who can participate
Age range2 Years – 12 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
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.
Exclusion Criteria:
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.
What they're measuring
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Safety and Adverse Events (AEs)
Timeframe: Through study completion; an average of 1 year.