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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.

Last updated: Aug 23, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score42/100
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Study Evidence

Study 1. 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.

observational

Zeng X, Kong Y, Shi Y, Ye Y, Gu C · BMJ open (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 8 weeks post-intervention
Intervention: SCCIP-N, a nurse-led family-based psychosocial intervention (adapted from the Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Programme)
Outcome: Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in children and caregivers; secondary outcomes include post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and physiological measures (total sleep time, sleep score, heart rate, resting heart rate)
Effect Size: N/A
Population: 110 families of children with cancer in Hunan and Xinjiang, China

Result:

PubMed: 42624591DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119064

Mechanism Graph

Family-based psychosocial intervention delivered by nurses
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Targets post-traumatic stress symptoms and related psychological outcomes
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Uses hybrid assessment including validated psychosocial measures and objective physiological monitoring
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Expected to reduce PTSS and improve family functioning and sleep quality

Limitations

  • ⚠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.

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References

  1. 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
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