Mountain craft training to improve resilience and well-being in low-income children
Efficacy of Mountain Craft Training at Enhancing the Resilience and Physical and Psychological Well-being of Children From Low-income Families: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether mountain craft training can help low-income children feel more resilient, boost their self-esteem, and reduce feelings of depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06286787 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of mountain craft training in enhancing resilience and self-esteem while reducing depressive symptoms among children from low-income families. It employs a pilot randomized controlled trial design with 40 participants from the Kwai Tsing District, who will be divided into an intervention group receiving mountain craft training and a control group receiving a placebo intervention. The training consists of six sessions over three months, and outcomes will be assessed at a six-month follow-up to measure improvements in resilience, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and physical well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Form 1 students from low-income families who can speak Cantonese and read Chinese.
Not a fit: Children with cognitive or learning problems, chronic illnesses, or physical disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental and physical health of children from low-income families.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Form 1 students * able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese, and * from low-income families (with a half-median monthly household income or the recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance) Exclusion Criteria: * Children with identified cognitive or learning problems, chronic illness, or physical disabilities
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Asbury Methodist Social Service — Hong Kong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Joyce Chung
- Email: okjoyce.chung@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: 27666322
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.