Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort

May 8, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Primary Objective:

The primary objective of this study is to characterize procedural anxiety trajectories in pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy. Anxiety will be measured using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Short Form (mYPAS-SF) at standardized clinical milestones (simulation, first week of treatment, mid-treatment, and final treatment week).

Secondary Objectives:

Secondary objectives are to explore associations between observed anxiety levels and treatment-related contextual factors, including:

  • Treatment fraction number
  • Anesthesia use
  • Child-life support
  • Parent or caregiver presence
  • Waiting times of 30 minutes or longer
  • Time of day

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • UT MD Anderson
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

UT MD Anderson patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • For children age 7 and older, provision of informed assent in addition to parental consent, consistent with institutional guidelines.
  • Stated willingness of parent/guardian and child (as appropriate) to comply with study procedures (i.e., observation during scheduled radiation therapy appointments).
  • Male or female, ages 2-12 years.
  • Scheduled to undergo radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Exclusion Criteria:

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

  • Has already completed the simulation session for radiation therapy prior to enrollment.
  • Declines parental consent or, when applicable, child assent.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Safety and Adverse Events (AEs)
Time Frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year.
Incidence of Adverse Events, Graded According to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version (v) 5.0
Through study completion; an average of 1 year.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Susan L McGovern, MD, PHD, UT MD Anderson

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 6, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 8, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 8, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2026-0247
  • NCI-2026-03503 (Other Identifier: NCI-CTRP Clinical Trials Registry)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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