Status:
COMPLETED
Assessing the Effectiveness of Individual Education Plans for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
University of Miami
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Conditions:
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Central Nervous System Tumors
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Neurodevelopmental outcomes in children treated for cancer involving the central nervous system (CNS) provide educators with new challenges with regards to classification, monitoring, and intervention...
Detailed Description
For years, researchers have examined the effects of cancer and its treatment on children's neurodevelopment. This body of research has identified a number of specific threats to children's cognitive f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children, ages 6-12 years, who are within 2-5 years of diagnosis for either central nervous system tumor or acute lymphocytic leukemia, or lymphoma at time of enrollment
Exclusion
- Children who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer other than a central nervous system tumor, lymphoma, or leukemia.
- Children who are not between the ages of 6-12 years and who were not diagnosed within the past 2-5 years with central nervous system tumor, lymphoma, or leukemia.
- Children who are monolingual in a language other than English or Spanish
- Parent or caregiver of the child is not fluent in English or Spanish
- Child has been diagnosed with a significant mental health disorder that is not responsive to behavioral or medical management. This includes severe depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Children whose mental health problem is effectively treated are eligible for participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
62 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00945828
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
March 8 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Mailman Center for Child Development University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136