DST in Reducing Depressive Symptoms, Enhancing Self-esteem, and Promoting Quality of Life Among CCSs

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.

NCT Number	NCT07052110
Lead Sponsor	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Collaborators: Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong
Conditions	Cancer
Enrollment	248 participants
Start Date	2023-10-16
Primary Completion	2026-09-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-12