Nurse-led family intervention (SCCIP-N) may reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer in China
This protocol describes a multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating a nurse-led family-based psychosocial intervention (SCCIP-N) to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in families of paediatric cancer patients. The trial will enrol 110 families across Hunan and Xinjiang, with assessments at baseline and 1, 4, and 8 weeks post-intervention. Primary outcomes are PTSS in children and caregivers, with secondary outcomes including sleep quality and physiological measures.
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Nurse-led family intervention (SCCIP-N) may reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer in China The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 42/100 (low).
The Claim
Nurse-led family intervention (SCCIP-N) may reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer in China
This conclusion is most relevant to: 110 families of children with cancer in Hunan and Xinjiang, China.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Multicentre randomised controlled trial of a nurse-led family intervention on post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer in China: protocol for the SCCIP-N trial. (BMJ open, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Family-based psychosocial intervention delivered by nurses
- ▸Targets post-traumatic stress symptoms and related psychological outcomes
- ▸Uses hybrid assessment including validated psychosocial measures and objective physiological monitoring
- ▸Expected to reduce PTSS and improve family functioning and sleep quality
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸110 families of children with cancer in Hunan and Xinjiang, China
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸This is a protocol paper; results are not yet available, so efficacy is not established
- ▸The trial is ongoing and may face recruitment or implementation challenges across diverse sites
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SCCIP-N intervention?▼
SCCIP-N is a nurse-led family-based psychosocial intervention adapted from the Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Programme (SCCIP), designed to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer.
How many families are enrolled in the trial?▼
The trial will enrol 110 families across two sites in China (Hunan and Xinjiang).
What are the primary outcomes measured?▼
The primary outcome is post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in children and caregivers, assessed at baseline and at 1, 4, and 8 weeks post-intervention.
How is sleep quality measured in this study?▼
Sleep quality is a secondary outcome, measured using wearable devices that record total sleep time, sleep score, heart rate, and resting heart rate from primary caregivers.
References
- 1.Zeng X, Kong Y, Shi Y, Ye Y, Gu C. “Multicentre randomised controlled trial of a nurse-led family intervention on post-traumatic stress symptoms in families of children with cancer in China: protocol for the SCCIP-N trial..” BMJ open, 2026. PMID: 42624591 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119064