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Effects of a Visual Novel Based Narrative Therapy for Adolescents with Leukemia and Their Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Development and Application of a Family Narrative Intervention Program for Adolescents with Leukemia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600127656
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-03
Start date
2026-07-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-07-13

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Conditions

Leukemia

Interventions

Intervention group:Participants in the experimental group received a family narrative intervention program for adolescents with leukemia in addition to routine care. This program was a structured psyc

Sponsors

Fujian medical university
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
10 Years to 19 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for patients: 1.Age: 10–19 years; 2.Clinically diagnosed with leukemia; 3.Were aware of their diagnosis and disease condition and voluntarily agreed to participate in this study; 4.Parental consent for participation in this study. Inclusion criteria for primary caregivers: 1. Have a kinship with the patient; 2. Undertake the main care tasks for the patient. When there is more than one caregiver, the patient shall designate one caregiver. 3. Age >=18 years old; 4. Be aware of the patient's disease diagnosis, condition and treatment; 5. Possess complete language expression and comprehension abilities; 6. Voluntarily participate in this study under the principle of informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for patients: 1.Expected survival time of less than two weeks; 2.Presence of consciousness disorders, dementia, or a history of psychiatric disorders; 3.Presence of communication or expressive impairments; 4.Participation in other psychological intervention programs; 5.Severe dysfunction of major organs (e.g., heart, brain, or kidney) or other serious complications. Exclusion criteria for primary caregivers: 1.Presence of psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments; 2.Communication difficulties or inability to clearly express personal opinions; 3.Participation in other psychological intervention programs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Family resilience (Measured using the Family Resilience Assessment Scale);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety (Measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7);Depression (Measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items);Care burden (Measured using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview);Hope (Measured using the Herth Hope Index);Patient and caregiver's feelings after intervention (Obtained through qualitative interviews);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHu Rong

School of nursing, Fujian medical university

ronghu1246@fjmu.edu.cn+86 138 6062 3495

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026