Using digital storytelling to help manage symptoms in children with cancer
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Storytelling Method in Symptom Method in Children With Oncological Problems
This study tests if creating digital stories can help children with cancer feel less anxious, tired, nauseous, and in pain compared to those who don’t participate.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kocaeli, İzmit) |
| Trial ID | NCT06436651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical study evaluates the effectiveness of digital storytelling as a method for managing symptoms in children diagnosed with cancer. Participants aged 7-18 will engage in a structured process over six weeks, which includes interviews and the creation of a digital story. The study aims to compare anxiety, fatigue, nausea, and pain scores between children who participate in digital storytelling and those who do not. The goal is to understand how this creative approach can impact their overall symptom management and emotional well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 7-18 who have completed the induction phase of cancer treatment and are currently in the consolidation phase.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot speak Turkish or have secondary chronic diseases that affect cognitive processes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve symptom management and emotional support for children undergoing cancer treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of digital storytelling in healthcare is emerging, this specific application in pediatric oncology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 7-18 years old, * Having received at least 1 cure of treatment, * Completed the induction phase and is in the consolidation phase, * Children who and their parents agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * who cannot speak Turkish, * Having a secondary chronic disease * Having a second disease that will affect the cognitive process, * Children/adolescents who cannot complete the 4 stages of the digital storytelling process. * Children/adolescents who cannot complete the 4 stages of the digital storytelling process. * Children/adolescents who take a break of more than 3 weeks between storytelling processes.
Where this trial is running
Kocaeli, İzmit
- Kocaeli Universıty — Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey (Recruiting)
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.