PEEP Study | nativve Research

Has your child had cancer?

Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussels are running the PEEP study to better understand pain and sleep problems in children who have had cancer. The responses we collect will help us to improve cancer aftercare for children in the future.

If you're interested in having your child take part in this study, click below to get in touch with the study team directly.

More children than ever survive childhood cancer — over 80% — but pain and disrupted sleep often persist long after treatment ends.

About the study

In this study, children aged 6–12 who have had cancer and are no longer in treatment are being compared with children of the same age who haven't had cancer.

Who can take part?

Your child may be eligible to take part if they:

are aged 6 to 12
live in Belgium or the Netherlands
have had cancer
are no longer receiving treatment

Who can take part?

Your child may be eligible to take part if they:

are aged 6 to 12
live in Belgium or the Netherlands
have had cancer
are no longer receiving treatment

What's involved?

If they decide to take part, your child will be asked to:

complete one online questionnaire (about 20 minutes)

wear a small sleep watch on their wrist for 2 weeks
fill in a short online sleep diary, once a day, for the same 2 weeks

What's involved?

If they decide to take part, your child will be asked to:

complete one online questionnaire (about 20 minutes)

wear a small sleep watch on their wrist for 2 weeks
fill in a short online sleep diary, once a day, for the same 2 weeks

We'd love to hear from you

If you're interested in having your child take part in this study, click below to get in touch with the study team directly.

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel). Insurance is provided by Ethias NV (policy 45.147.458).