Bright IDEAS for Pediatric Palliative Care: A Problem-Solving Skills Intervention to Empower Parent Resilience (NCT05899998)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this or clinical trial is to test in the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the bright IDEAS problem solving skills training for parents of children in palliative care. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is bright IDEAS problem solving skills training feasible and acceptable for parents of children referred to pediatric palliative care? * Does bright IDEAS reduce psychological distress in parents compared to parents receiving standard palliative care support? Participants will: * Participate in 6-8 sessions of the bright IDEAS program. * Complete self report measures of psychological distress and well being. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare bright IDEAS to standard palliative care support.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 8 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bright IDEAS (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Parent age less than 18 years old
- Concurrent enrollment on another research study testing psychoeducational interventions for parents and/or patients
- Child has an estimated life expectancy of less than 4 months at time of study recruitment Child Inclusion Criteria:
- Children 8-17 years of age whose primary caregiver has consented to participate
- Able to read and write English or Spanish and assent Exclusion Criteria:
- Parent refusal to participate
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.