Artistic and movement activities to help anxiety in kids with ALL
Official title: The Effectiveness of an Artistic and Motor Activity Program in Reducing Anxiety Levels in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Run by Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 · NCT07878065 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Kids aged 8–13 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia test whether a 16-session art and movement program can reduce anxiety compared with standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 8 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 76 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 21, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 24, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 24, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07878065 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 8–13 with ALL receiving chemotherapy who report anxiety and are medically fit to participate in art and physical activities.
✕Probably not a fit
Children without anxiety symptoms, those unable to participate in sessions, or those not meeting medical fitness criteria may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized phase 3 trial tests whether a structured artistic and motor activity program reduces anxiety in children undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Participants are assigned to either the intervention or standard care and complete anxiety assessments before and after the program. The intervention includes weekly art workshops and movement activities over four months. Primary outcomes focus on changes in anxiety scores, with secondary goals examining psychological well-being, social interaction, and coping during treatment. The study is conducted at Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 in Cairo.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lessen anxiety and improve overall well-being for children undergoing ALL treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in pediatric oncology suggests psychosocial programs can reduce anxiety, but this specific art-and-m movement approach in ALL is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 8 to 13 years old as recorded in the hospital's official records. * Children who experience feelings of anxiety. * Medical fitness of the patient (confirmed through medical examination under the supervision of the specialist physician) before implementing the physical abilities program. * Being in the third stage of the treatment protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Cases that are already under follow-up with the psychiatric clinic. * Cases that miss 4 sessions of the program. * Cases that do not suffer from anxiety.
Where it's running
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Children's cancer hospital 57357
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fawkya Khaled Abdelmoneim — Children's cancer hospital 57357
- Study coordinator: Nancy Ashraf Abdellatif
- Email: nancy.ashraf@57357.com
- Phone: +201141083507
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.