GOLD Program for Families of Youth with Cancer

This study, called GOLD, is looking at a brief program designed to help caregivers of children (ages 0-17) who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. The program, called the GOLD Program, is a 2-hour session that aims to reduce anxiety and promote resilience in parents. Researchers want to see if this program, offered virtually, is practical and helpful for caregivers. They will compare it to standard care, which involves receiving information about the diagnosis from hospital staff. The main goal is to see how many caregivers sign up for the GOLD program within one month. You may be able to join if your child (ages 0-17) was diagnosed with cancer within the last 12 months, you speak English, and you are at least 18 years old. Your child will also need to agree to participate.

Study design
This study is testing two different approaches: the GOLD Program or standard care. It plans to include 40 participants.
What's involved
Participants will receive either a 2-hour interventional session (GOLD Program) or routine information about their child's diagnosis (Treatment as usual).
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcome, caregiver enrollment in the GOLD program, is measured at 1 month.

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NCT05415007

GOLD: Brief Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Promote Resilience in Families of Youth With Cancer

Recruiting
NAAges 8–18InterventionalSupportive care
Stanford University
~40 participants
Updated 2026-07-27 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:GOLD ProgramTreatment as usual (TAU)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Number of caregivers who enroll in the GOLD program
Measured over 1 month
Cancer
1 sites across 1 states
California1
  • Victoria E. Cosgrove, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Stanford University

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Child (0-17yrs) with recent (\<12 mo) cancer diagnosis
Fluent in English
Consent to research
Lack of proficiency in written and spoken English
Parent is under age 18
Active Suicidal Ideation
Child with cancer does not provide assent
Recent (\<12 mo) cancer diagnosis in child
8-17 Years old
Provides assent to participate in the study
Cannot read English
Parent is not enrolled in the study
  • Number of caregivers who enroll in the GOLD program1 month

    Measurement will be based on the percentage of caregivers who provide consent, and are retained in the program through 1-month follow-up.