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DST in Reducing Depressive Symptoms, Enhancing Self-esteem, and Promoting Quality of Life Among CCSs
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2026-03-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
151 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lead Sponsor
H
Hong Kong Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Digital storytelling (DST) in reducing depressive symptoms, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting quality of life among Chinese survivors of childhood cancer. Participants in the experimental group will be divided into groups of 6 to 8 childhood cancer survivors to receive the intervention, which comprises four workshops. Each workshop will last 2.5 hours and will be conducted by a qualified interventionist. Parents are not required to attend the workshop. The investigators will provide a waiting room for them. Parents will also be provided with a leaflet developed by Hong Kong Department of Health which contains self-help material for depression. No intervention will be carried out among participants in the control group. However, customary care including medical follow-up, medication prescription, and nursing interventions will be provided, as usual. Parents will also be provided with a leaflet containing self-help materials for depression.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
DST in Reducing Depressive Symptoms, Enhancing Self-esteem, and Promoting Quality of Life Among CCSs
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 13 and 18 years
- Able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese
- Completed active cancer treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Survivors with mental and behavioural problems documented in their medical records
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
K
Ka Yan Ho, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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