Music Breathing for Caregivers of Children Newly Diagnosed With Cancer (NCT06052904) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Music Breathing for Caregivers of Children Newly Diagnosed With Cancer
Hong Kong60 participantsStarted 2023-10-03
Plain-language summary
This proposed pilot randomised controlled trial aims to examine the effect of mobile health-delivered music breathing therapy in enhancing resilience, reducing psychological distress and caregiver strain, and improving the coping and quality of life of parental caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
Parental caregivers (the primary caregiver; either mother or father) who
* has a child (aged under 19 years) who has been diagnosed with cancer at least 2 months but not more than 12 months prior.
* can read and communicate in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin)
* has Internet access through any mobile device (e.g., a cell phone, tablet or laptop with camera and microphone features).
* is willing to download and use Zoom as the intervention delivery platform.
Exclusion Criteria:
* has a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and has major comorbid conditions and/or who is receiving end-of-life care.
* is caring for more than one child with a chronic or critical illness or caring for another family member with a chronic illness.
* is currently participating in any interventions or additional counselling services.
* has a diagnosed mental illness, cognitive impairment or learning problem, and/or is taking regular psychotropic medications
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Resilience
Timeframe: 2-month after baseline (immediately after the intervention)