Status:
COMPLETED
Using Information Communication Technology to Deliver Brief Motivational Interviewing
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Childhood Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the efficacy of using Information Communication Technology (ICT) to deliver brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) to promote regular physical activity among Hong Kong Chines...
Detailed Description
A substantial body of evidence has indicated that improved childhood cancer survival has inevitably been accompanied by increased chronic physical problems and adverse psychological late-effects of ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The Inclusion Criteria for eligible Hong Kong Chinese childhood cancer survivals are as follows:
- Aged 9 to 16 years;
- Able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese;
- Had completed cancer treatment at least six months previously; and
- currently do not engage in regular physical exercise.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- The investigators will exclude childhood cancer survivors with evidence of recurrence or second malignancies, and those with physical impairment or cognitive and learning problems identified from their medical records.
- Additionally, parents (either father or mother; the primary caregiver of childhood cancer survivors) must be able to:
- Speak Cantonese and read Chinese,
- Use a smartphone and can use an instant messaging tool (e.g., WhatsApp/WeChat); and
- Are willing to receive health promotion advice and interact with our interventionist via WhatsApp/WeChat on a smartphone throughout the study period.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 11 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 29 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
161 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03859271
Start Date
March 11 2019
End Date
January 29 2021
Last Update
April 1 2021
Active Locations (2)
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The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
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The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong