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Parents views on getting research results for children with cancer

Attitudes and Information Needs of Parents and Caregivers of Pediatric Cancer Patients Regarding the Return of Research Results: A Study from a Tertiary Cancer Centre in India - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108555
Enrollment
168
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C910- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia [ALL] Health Condition 2: C920- Acute myeloblastic leukemia Health Condition 3: C925- Acute myelomonocytic leukemia Health Condition 4: C924- Acute promyelocytic leukemia Health Condition 5: C837- Burkitt lymphoma Health Condition 6: C921- Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive Health Condition 7: C716- Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum Health Condition 8: C56- Malignant neoplasm of ovary Health Condition 9: C62- Malignant neoplasm of tes

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Shyam Srinivasan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Parent/primary caregiver/or legal guardian of a child aged less than 15 years diagnosed with any type of cancer. The child is currently receiving active treatment or undergoing follow-up at Tata Memorial Centre. Able to understand and communicate in English or a locally prevalent language (e.g., Marathi, Hindi) as assessed by the research team. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Parent/primary caregiver/or legal guardian with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that would preclude informed consent/assent or reliable participation, as determined by the treating physician or research team. Parent/primary caregiver/or legal guardian who are critically ill or in acute distress. Parent/primary caregiver/or legal guardians who decline to participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the proportion of parents who are willing to receive research results related to studies involving their child. Timepoint: At baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To describe parents experiences with & understanding of receiving research results among those whose children have participated in clinical research. Timepoint: At baseline;To assess attitudes & expectations toward receiving study information among parents whose children have not participated in research. Timepoint: At baseline;To compare perceptions, preferences, & concerns regarding research result sharing between participant & non-participant parent groups.Timepoint: At baseline;To evaluate parental preferences related to modality, format, language, frequency, and source of communication of research results.Timepoint: At baseline;To assess the influence of receiving research results on trust in healthcare providers and willingness toward future research participation. Timepoint: At baseline;To identify sociodemographic & clinical factors associated with willingness to receive study results & attitudes toward research participation.Timepoint: At baseline;To explore potential concerns such as fear of emotional distress, misinterpretation of results, & desire to opt-out under certain scenarios. Timepoint: At baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shyam Srinivasan

Tata Memorial Hospital

srinivas.shyam@gmail.com9619983999

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026