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Web-Based Filial Therapy In Pediatric Cancer

NCT07495553 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-30

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Summary

This study examines the effect of a web-based filial therapy program on parental role perception among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer not only affects the physical health of the child but also disrupts the emotional and relational dynamics within the family. Due to hospitalization, infection risk, and treatment demands, children may have limited opportunities for play, which is essential for emotional expression and development. At the same time, parents may become primarily focused on the child's medical care and may experience difficulties in maintaining their parenting role.

Filial therapy is an approach that helps parents support their child's emotional needs through structured play. In this study, a 5-week web-based filial therapy program was developed to provide accessible training for parents without requiring separation from their child. Parents learned basic therapeutic play skills and applied them in their daily interactions with their child.

The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 60 parents, divided into intervention and control groups. The results aim to determine whether the program improves parents' perceptions of their parenting role. This research may contribute to the development of accessible psychosocial interventions that support both children and parents in the context of pediatric cancer.

Conditions

  • Pediatric Cancer
  • Parental Stress
  • Parenting Anxiety

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Web-Based Filial Therapy Program

The intervention consisted of a 5-week web-based filial therapy program designed for parents of children diagnosed with cancer. The program included pre-recorded video sessions providing structured training in core filial therapy skills, such as empathic listening, child-led play, emotional reflection, and therapeutic limit setting. Parents were instructed to apply these skills during structured play sessions with their children in their natural environment. To support adherence and intervention fidelity, participants submitted video recordings of their play sessions through the web platform and received individualized feedback from the researcher. The program also included reminder messages and an integrated messaging system to facilitate communication between participants and the researcher.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • serap güleç keskin

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • serap GULEC Keskin, Associate Professor · Ondokuz Mayıs University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-25
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-07-11

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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