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A Nurse-led Multicomponent Interventional Protocol to Improve Sleep Quality in Paediatric Oncology Patients

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 12 YearsAllChinese University of Hong Kong
NCT07323069 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Sleep is essential for a child's development, influencing cognitive function, emotional stability, recovery, and overall well-being. Prolonged and intensive treatments for pediatric oncology patients can lead to sleep disturbances that are often overlooked by caregivers and healthcare professionals as temporary side effects. Symptoms may include difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, reduced sleep duration, or perceived poor sleep quality. Recent studies indicate that sleep disturbances affect between 13% to 50% of leukemia survivors and up to 80% of children with central nervous system tumors. A recent study in Hong Kong found that approximately 45% of pediatric oncology survivors continue to face sleep challenges, underscoring the global and local relevance of this issue. These sleep disturbances in this vulnerable group often result from factors such as pain and nausea due to ch

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children who can read and communicate in Chinese * Aged 6 to 12 years old (school-aged children). * Diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing active treatment. * Identified as experiencing sleep disturbances, defined by a Chinese Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score of ≥5. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with hematological diseases unrelated to cancer (e.g., sickle cell anemia, thalassemia). * Presence of severe cognitive impairment, which may hinder the ability to follow instructions or engage with intervention components.
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What it tests

  • Sleep Hygiene Education
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  • Breathing exercises
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Where

1 site
Hong Kong Children's Hospital
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
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