RecruitingNCT07663539

Insights From Bereaved Parents and Oncologists

Foundations of Communication in Uncertainty Study (FOCUS): Insights From Bereaved Parents and Oncologists

Sponsor

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jul 9, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Investigators want to find better ways for doctors and families to talk about cancer and how uncertainty may affect a child's life.

Min Age: 18 Years

All participants must be ≥ 18 years of age or legally emancipated
Parent Participants must have a child who:
Received cancer care from a clinician at St. Jude, as documented in the electronic medical record, AND
Died at least 6 months prior to enrollment, but no more than 24 months prior to enrollment.
Oncologist participants at St. Jude must:
Be listed as the primary oncologist as documented in the electronic medical record, AND
Have the respective patient's parent agreement to participate in the study.