Clinical trial · Interventional
The Effect of Child-centered Empowerment on Lifestyle of Leukemia Patients
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a child-centered empowerment model in improving the lifestyle of children with leukemia. The study focused on whether structured empowerment interventions could significantly enhance daily habits and overall well-being in pediatric oncology patients. The main research questions were: Does the child-centered empowerment model improve the lifestyle of children with leukemia? Can this complementary and non-invasive method be considered a viable approach for supporting pediatric care? Participants (N = 46) aged 7-13 years were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which received empowerment training in four dimensions (perceived threat, self-efficacy, educational participation, and evaluation), or the control group, which received routine care. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using a validated lifestyle questionnaire measuring nutrition, sleep, physical activity, physical health, and stress.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leukemia Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL) | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | ALIAS | 0.85 |
| Lifestyle Intervention for at Least 1 Month | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child-Centered Empowerment Intervention | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Child-Centered Empowerment
- description
- Behavioral: Child-Centered Empowerment Intervention Participants in this group receive the child-centered empowerment program, a structured behavioral intervention designed to enhance coping skills, promote self-efficacy, and improve lifestyle in children with leukemia. The program is based on four dimensions of empowerment: Perceived Threat: Increasing awareness of illness, its complications, and the treatment process through group discussions. Self-Efficacy: Practicing problem-solving and self-management techniques to strengthen self-belief, self-control, and confidence in handling illness-related challenges. Educational Participation: Children receive educational cards at the end of each session and are encouraged to share the learned content with family members to reinforce responsibility and engagement. Evaluation: Continuous follow-up and assessment of learning after each session to ensure understanding and active participation.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Child-Centered Empowerment Intervention
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Routine Care
- description
- Participants in this group continue with their usual oncology care and do not receive any additional empowerment training. Routine medical and nursing care is delivered according to standard clinical practice without structured behavioral interventions
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 7 Years
- Maximum age
- 13 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 7-13 years diagnosed with leukemia and admitted to the pediatric oncology clinic. Children and parents willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent (parents) and assent (children). No reported history of specific mental disorders as declared by parents. Exclusion Criteria: Inconsistent participation in empowerment sessions (e.g., missing scheduled intervention sessions). Withdrawal from the study by the child or family at any time. Any condition preventing the child from completing questionnaires or participating in group discussions.
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