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Phase N/AInterventional
Distress in the Pediatric Oncology Setting: Intervention Versus Natural Adaptation - A Multi-Center Study
Protocol: IRB00116385NCT: NCT04409301
Overview
Children with cancer undergo many procedures as part of their treatment, and are often hospitalized or have frequent clinic visits, which can be distressing. Using robots or toys may be promising interventions as they provide elements of distraction therapy to children undergoing stressful and painful medical procedures. The purpose of this study is to see whether the use of a robotic toy called My Special Aflac Duck will reduce distress in children who have been diagnosed with cancer. This multi-center study will involve 20 children, ages 3-10, at each of 8 hospitals and their parent or guardian. There will be a total of 160 participants enrolled nationally.
Eligibility
| Ages | 3 Years - 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Healthy Volunteers | No |
| Age Groups | Child |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 3.00-10.99 years
- All cancer diagnoses
- English or Spanish speaking (parent and child)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who receive surgery only will be excluded as they will not have follow-up visits at which to complete the questionnaires
- Patients with cognitive or sensory deficits that would impact being able to interact with MSAD and/or complete questionnaires
- Patients who receive chemotherapy entirely inpatient and never have appointments in the outpatient setting