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

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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