DST in Reducing Depressive Symptoms, Enhancing Self-esteem, and Promoting Quality of Life Among CCSs
Eligible age
13–18 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
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Healthy volunteers
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ (1) age between 13 and 18 years;
- ✓ (2) able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese; and
- ✓ (3) completed the active treatment of cancer.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ survivors with mental and behavioural problems documented in their medical records.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07052110 · last updated 2026-03-12