Study of @neWorld: A Virtual Community for Children With Cancer

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

In brief

RATIONALE: Using an Internet Web site that enables children with cancer to interact online with classmates, participate in classroom activities, get easy-to-read medical information, and chat with family members, medical staff, and other children with cancer may help children cope with isolation, fear, and decreased self-esteem. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the effectiveness of an Internet Web site in providing social support and education to children who are undergoing treatment for cancer.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00070421
Run by
Leap of Faith Technologies
Starts
2003-04-01
Expected to finish
2005-01-01
Last updated by the study team
2013-05-15

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 15. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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