Qualitative Study on Factors Impeding Physical Activity During the Post-discharge Period After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children

The purpose is to gain a deep understanding of the hindering factors in physical activities during the home period after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, in order to provide references for developing targeted intervention measures.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

From October 2023 to September 2024, a purposive sampling method will be used to select 10 post-pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients and 10 family members receiving treatment at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Zhongshan University, as the subjects for the study. The phenomenological approach in qualitative research will be employed to conduct in-depth interviews with them, and data analysis will be performed using the Colaizzi analysis method.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children during the post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation period at home

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The child's age ranges from 8 to 18 years old.
  • They have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for at least one month.
  • They do not have any mental disorders or consciousness impairments.
  • The child is capable of independent walking.
  • The interviewees are able to express their thoughts clearly.
  • Both the child and their family members are informed about and have given consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Relapse or the presence of other tumors
  • Physical activity prohibitions, such as movement disorders, platelet count <20×10⁹, -acute bleeding, hemoglobin level <80g/L
  • Fever with a temperature of 38.8℃ or higher due to infection
  • Pain score of 4 or higher
  • Other severe complications, such as heart failure or severe malnutrition.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
child
The child's age ranges from 8 to 18 years old. They have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for at least one month. They do not have any mental disorders or consciousness impairments. The child is capable of independent walking. The interviewees are able to express their thoughts clearly.
conduct in-depth interviews
parent
The primary caregivers during the home care period for these children.
conduct in-depth interviews

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
the hindering factors in physical activities interview
Time Frame: 2 month
Colaizzi analysis method
2 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: QIAN HAO, nurse, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 30, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 30, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

October 25, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 25, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2023

Last Verified

October 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SYSKY-2023-972-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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