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NCT Number: NCT00579631

Adolescent Survivors of Cancer or Similar Illnesses

The purpose of this study is to examine the health behaviors of young adults who have been treated for cancer, leukemia, or similar illnesses. We will also ask you some questions about your family members' and friends' health behaviors. We plan to use the findings from this study to design new programs to help teenage cancer survivors resist doing things that might harm their health.

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescent Cancer Survivors Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Age range

14 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, 10065, United States

About this study

This study proposes to explore cancer-risk behaviors and future behavioral intentions among adolescent cancer survivors (i.e., 14-19 years old) and compare them to their "healthy" peers using population-based normative data. Additionally, it seeks to determine the significant theory-driven covariates related to adolescent survivors' health behaviors, which will aid in the design of future behavioral interventions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Current age at enrollment between 14 and 19;
  • A diagnosis of cancer between the ages of 8 and 14;
  • At least 12 months post-treatment and no evidence of disease (NED) at the time of assessment;
  • Can be reached by mail or telephone;
  • Fluent in English;
  • Parent or legal guardian able to provide informed consent;
  • Able to provide informed assent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Major psychopathology or cognitive impairment likely in the judgment of the investigator to interfere with participation and compliance with the protocol.
  • Currently receiving therapy for cancer treatment

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire or Interview

Behavioral

Complete a self-report survey once over the telephone or by mail. The questions are about your health beliefs and behaviors, your current health, and your mood. It should not take longer than 45 minutes to complete. About 15 of these people will participate in an additional, short audiotaped interview about sun protection.

Primary outcomes

  1. To describe the patterns of cancer-risk behaviors for adolescent cancer survivors as compared to population-based normative data of "healthy" adolescents, and to describe relevant theory-driven covariates for adolescent cancer survivors.

    Time frame: conclusion of study

Secondary outcomes

  1. To examine the role and relative utility of sociodemographics, medical characteristics, theory-driven variables in explaining adolescent cancer survivors' health behaviors.

    Time frame: conclusion of study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Health Behaviors in Adolescent Survivors of Cancer or Similar Illnesses

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Dec 24, 2007
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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