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The effect of application-based genetic counseling on the psychosocial well-being of thalassemia patients and their caregivers: A randomized controlled trial

The effect of application-based genetic counseling on the psychosocial well-being of thalassemia patients and their caregivers: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100049918
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-08-10
Start date
2021-10-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Thalassemia

Interventions

Intervention Group (Patients):Application-based Genetic Counseling
Control Group (Patients):Routine Care
Intervention Group (Caregivers):Application-based Genetic Counseling
Control Group (Caregivers):Routine Care

Sponsors

General Hospital of RSUD Ciamis; Fujian Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for both patients and caregivers were: 1. Inpatients diagnosed with thalassemia; 2. Aged between 13 and 18 years for patients and >18 years for family members or close relatives for caregivers; 3. Capable of using a smartphone with the Android operating system.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria for both patients and caregivers were: 1. Presence of cognitive impairment (comprehension or expression difficulties); 2. Taking psychotropic medications; 3. Having received other psychotherapies or genetic counseling within the past 3 months; 4. Diagnosed with a chronic illnesses.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression;Anxiety;Quality of Life;Patients Satisfaction;

Countries

Indonesia

Contacts

Public ContactHenri Setiawan

Fujian Medical University

henrisetiawan1989@gmail.com+62 852 9520 3494

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026