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2024-05-05 @ 9:35 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:02 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00001186
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-28
First Post:
1999-11-03
Brief Title:
Psychological Benefits of a Normalized Camping Experience for Children With Cancer
Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute NCI
Organization:
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center CC
Study Overview
Official Title:
Psychological Benefits of a Normalized Camping Experience for Children With Cancer
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-08-28
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Background
Cancer has an enormous impact on the psychological and social well-being of the family unit The life-threatening connotations of cancer single out the ill child from his peerfamily group as one who is different and often unable to maintain a normal lifestyle Physical sequelae of cancer and its treatment accentuate the differences between these children and their normal peerssiblings
It is important that children with cancer be prepared to function outside of protected situations and begin to develop skills of separation and independence For healthy children some of these latter skills are acquired by a camping experience Such an experience for the patient with cancer is frequently precluded by their dependence on medical facilities and the physical limitations of their activities
The goal of this study will be to assess the short and long term benefits of the normalized camping experience provided in conjunction with Special Love Inc on the patients and staff In particular we will seek to determine whether such a comprehensive experience is capable of influencing the attitudes and life experiences of patients and staff in a positive manner
Objectives
-To evaluate the impact of an enriched normalized camping experience on the quality of life of the pediatric cancer patient In particular attempts will be made to measure the manner in which this experience influences the childs sense of well-being and self-esteem as well as his or her relationship with parents family and peers
Eligibility
Children 7-17 years of age who are currently being treated for cancer or are up to 3 years post therapy OR Young adults with cancer YACers 18-25 years of age who are acting as counselors at Camp Fantastic
All childrenyoung adults will be selected for camp after careful screening by a multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors
At the discretion of the multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors special exceptions may be made for children with extenuating circumstances
Design
Assessment of benefit may include interviews with children and families before during and following camp Observational data on the childs performance at camp will be noted
Medical and nursing personnel will consist of staff from the Pediatric Branch at the NCI other units within the NIH and participating institutions
Special Love members the Program Director at the 4-H Center camp site of the camp and Pediatric Branch staff at the NCI will coordinate the camp program taking into account the medical needs of each camper
Every attempt will be made to provide a full agenda of age appropriate activities for the patients
The length of the camping experience for children with cancer will be for 7 days beginning on a Sunday and extending through the following Saturday morning Patients will be transported to the camp from the NIH Clinical Center and the Virginia hospitals by bus
Cancer has an enormous impact on the psychological and social well-being of the family unit The life-threatening connotations of cancer single out the ill child from his peerfamily group as one who is different and often unable to maintain a normal lifestyle Physical sequelae of cancer and its treatment accentuate the differences between these children and their normal peerssiblings
It is important that children with cancer be prepared to function outside of protected situations and begin to develop skills of separation and independence For healthy children some of these latter skills are acquired by a camping experience Such an experience for the patient with cancer is frequently precluded by their dependence on medical facilities and the physical limitations of their activities
The goal of this study will be to assess the short and long term benefits of the normalized camping experience provided in conjunction with Special Love Inc on the patients and staff In particular we will seek to determine whether such a comprehensive experience is capable of influencing the attitudes and life experiences of patients and staff in a positive manner
Objectives
-To evaluate the impact of an enriched normalized camping experience on the quality of life of the pediatric cancer patient In particular attempts will be made to measure the manner in which this experience influences the childs sense of well-being and self-esteem as well as his or her relationship with parents family and peers
Eligibility
Children 7-17 years of age who are currently being treated for cancer or are up to 3 years post therapy OR Young adults with cancer YACers 18-25 years of age who are acting as counselors at Camp Fantastic
All childrenyoung adults will be selected for camp after careful screening by a multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors
At the discretion of the multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors special exceptions may be made for children with extenuating circumstances
Design
Assessment of benefit may include interviews with children and families before during and following camp Observational data on the childs performance at camp will be noted
Medical and nursing personnel will consist of staff from the Pediatric Branch at the NCI other units within the NIH and participating institutions
Special Love members the Program Director at the 4-H Center camp site of the camp and Pediatric Branch staff at the NCI will coordinate the camp program taking into account the medical needs of each camper
Every attempt will be made to provide a full agenda of age appropriate activities for the patients
The length of the camping experience for children with cancer will be for 7 days beginning on a Sunday and extending through the following Saturday morning Patients will be transported to the camp from the NIH Clinical Center and the Virginia hospitals by bus
Detailed Description:
Background
Cancer has an enormous impact on the psychological and social well-being of the family unit The life-threatening connotations of cancer single out the ill child from his peerfamily group as one who is different and often unable to maintain a normal lifestyle Physical sequelae of cancer and its treatment accentuate the differences between these children and their normal peerssiblings
It is important that children with cancer be prepared to function outside of protected situations and begin to develop skills of separation and independence For healthy children some of these latter skills are acquired by a camping experience Such an experience for the patient with cancer is frequently precluded by their dependence on medical facilities and the physical limitations of their activities
The goal of this study will be to assess the short and long term benefits of the normalized camping experience provided in conjunction with Special Love Inc on the patients and staff In particular we will seek to determine whether such a comprehensive experience is capable of influencing the attitudes and life experiences of patients and staff in a positive manner
Objectives
-To evaluate the impact of an enriched normalized camping experience on the quality of life of the pediatric cancer patient In particular attempts will be made to measure the manner in which this experience influences the childs sense of well-being and self-esteem as well as his or her relationship with parents family and peers
Eligibility
Children 7-17 years of age who are currently being treated for cancer or are up to 5 years post therapy OR Young adults with cancer YACers 18-25 years of age who are acting as counselors at Camp Fantastic and are enrolled in another NIH protocol
All childrenyoung adults will be selected for camp after careful screening by a multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors
At the discretion of the multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors special exceptions may be made for children with extenuating circumstances
Design
Assessment of benefit may include interviews with children and families before during and following camp Observational data on the childs performance at camp will be collected
Medical and nursing personnel will consist of staff from the Pediatric Oncology Branch at the NCI other units within the NIH and participating institutions
Special Love members the Program Director at the 4-H Center camp site of the camp and Pediatric Oncology Branch staff at the NCI will coordinate the camp program taking into account the medical needs of each camper
Every attempt will be made to provide a full agenda of age appropriate activities for the patients
The length of the camping experience for children with cancer will be for 7 days beginning on a Sunday and extending through the following Saturday morning Patients will be transported to the camp from the NIH Clinical Center and the Virginia hospitals by bus
Cancer has an enormous impact on the psychological and social well-being of the family unit The life-threatening connotations of cancer single out the ill child from his peerfamily group as one who is different and often unable to maintain a normal lifestyle Physical sequelae of cancer and its treatment accentuate the differences between these children and their normal peerssiblings
It is important that children with cancer be prepared to function outside of protected situations and begin to develop skills of separation and independence For healthy children some of these latter skills are acquired by a camping experience Such an experience for the patient with cancer is frequently precluded by their dependence on medical facilities and the physical limitations of their activities
The goal of this study will be to assess the short and long term benefits of the normalized camping experience provided in conjunction with Special Love Inc on the patients and staff In particular we will seek to determine whether such a comprehensive experience is capable of influencing the attitudes and life experiences of patients and staff in a positive manner
Objectives
-To evaluate the impact of an enriched normalized camping experience on the quality of life of the pediatric cancer patient In particular attempts will be made to measure the manner in which this experience influences the childs sense of well-being and self-esteem as well as his or her relationship with parents family and peers
Eligibility
Children 7-17 years of age who are currently being treated for cancer or are up to 5 years post therapy OR Young adults with cancer YACers 18-25 years of age who are acting as counselors at Camp Fantastic and are enrolled in another NIH protocol
All childrenyoung adults will be selected for camp after careful screening by a multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors
At the discretion of the multidisciplinary committee consisting of medical and program directors special exceptions may be made for children with extenuating circumstances
Design
Assessment of benefit may include interviews with children and families before during and following camp Observational data on the childs performance at camp will be collected
Medical and nursing personnel will consist of staff from the Pediatric Oncology Branch at the NCI other units within the NIH and participating institutions
Special Love members the Program Director at the 4-H Center camp site of the camp and Pediatric Oncology Branch staff at the NCI will coordinate the camp program taking into account the medical needs of each camper
Every attempt will be made to provide a full agenda of age appropriate activities for the patients
The length of the camping experience for children with cancer will be for 7 days beginning on a Sunday and extending through the following Saturday morning Patients will be transported to the camp from the NIH Clinical Center and the Virginia hospitals by bus
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83-C-0022 | None | None | None |