Evaluation of Grief Therapy Approaches for Bereaved Parents (NCT05142605)
Meaning-Centered Grief Therapy for Parents Bereaved by Cancer: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to compare three types of support programs for parents who have lost a child. The study will see how these support programs affect participants' grief and depression symptoms. The three support programs are called Meaning-Centered Grief Therapy, Supportive Counseling, and Enhanced Usual Care.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Stanford University (Data Collection Only) — Stanford, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Meaning-Centered Grief Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Supportive Psychotherapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Usual Care (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- Stanford University (Data Collection Only) — Stanford, California
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Data Collection Only) — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- St Jude's Children's Hospital (Data collection only) — Memphis, Tennessee
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (305) 243-8983
Email: wendy.lichtenthal@miami.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.