Support program for Hong Kong–Shenzhen cross-boundary families

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized controlled trial recruiting Hong Kong–linked families who live in Shenzhen, with parent–child pairs randomized in a 2:1 ratio to the intervention or control arm. Parents attend four group activity sessions and children attend two condensed sessions that teach emotion-regulation skills and moderation in consumer electronics use. Outcomes include changes in resilience, emotion regulation, psychological well-being, family harmony, and social connectedness. The project is run in collaboration with the International Social Service Hong Kong Branch (Shenzhen) and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and City University of Hong Kong.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria for Parents:

1. have at least one child between the fifth and twelfth grade;
2. can participate in the intervention with their child;
3. are Hong Kong residents or have a family member who is a Hong Kong resident;
4. live in Shenzhen.

Inclusion Criteria for Children:

1. are between the fifth and twelfth grade;
2. are Hong Kong residents or have a family member who is a Hong Kong resident;
3. live in Shenzhen.

Exclusion Criteria:

(a) those who have current diagnoses of severe physical or mental illnesses;

Where it's running

• International Social Service Hong Kong Branch
  Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nancy X Yu, Doctoral — City University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Nancy X Yu, Doctoral
• Email: nancy.yu@cityu.edu.hk
• Phone: 85234429436

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.