iCARE Study – Parent or Grandparent Recently Diagnosed with Cancer

STUDY BASICS

Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer? Are you the parent or grandparent of a child ages 10-17? If so, you and your child/grandchild may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how stress from a parent or grandparent's cancer diagnosis affects children. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Experiencing stress during childhood can lead to physical and mental changes in children. In some cases, childhood stress can contribute to the development of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other problems. The purpose of this study is to better understand how stress from a parent or grandparent's cancer diagnosis affects a child’s biological, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better ways to prevent and treat problems brought on by childhood stress.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Recently diagnosed with cancer
• Parent or grandparent of a child ages 10-17

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves an initial visit, and two follow up visits at 6 and 18 months. Both parents/grandparents and children will take part in an interview, complete questionnaires, provide hair and blood samples, have blood pressure and heart rate assessed, and have physical measurements. The child will also provide saliva samples.