The Effect of Technology-Based Cognitive and Artistic Therapeutic Activities on the Mental Status of Children With Cancer

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This research will be carried out to determine the effects of technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities on the mental state of children receiving cancer treatment. The research will be conducted in a single-blind parallel group randomized controlled trial design. A program consisting of six two-week sessions will be implemented. The program will include many artistic activities such as therapeutic and drawing.

Detailed Description
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In the study, a program consisting of technology-based cognitive and artistic activities will be applied to children followed up with cancer diagnosis. Therapeutic and artistic activities within the program (drawing, mandala, etc.). The program will be implemented in 6 sessions in two weeks. At the beginning and end of the program, children's anxiety and spiritual well-being levels will be evaluated.

Official Title
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Technology-Based Cognitive and Artistic Therapeutic Activities

Conditions
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Children Followed up With Cancer Diagnosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Between the ages of 9-18, Those receiving cancer treatment, At least two months have passed since the start of treatment, Those who have internet access on their smartphone or computer Exclusion Criteria: Those who have experienced an important life event other than illness (parents' divorce, death, moving, etc.) in the last six months, Those who have not received chemotherapy treatment, In the terminal period, Children with a severe psychological diagnosis

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 9 Years
Maximum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities<br>The group receiving technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities | Behavioral: Technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities<br>* Therapeutic and artistic activities within the program (drawing, mandala, etc.). The program will be implemented in 6 sessions in two weeks. At the beginning and end of the program, children's anxiety and spiritual well-being levels will be evaluated.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control group<br>the group that did not receive any training | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for children | The scale is a 20-item self-report measure of anxiety using a 4-point Likert-type scale (from 0 to 3 points) for each item. The total score obtained from the scale varies between 20 and 60. A large score indicates a high level of anxiety, and a small score indicates a low level of anxiety. | Change from Baseline level of Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety to 2 weeks (change is being assessed) | 
| Adolescent Spiritual Well-Being Scale | The scale is a 34-item self-report measure of anxiety using a 5-point Likert-type scale (from 0 to 3 points). The total score obtained from the scale varies between 0 and 100. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the better the spiritual well-being is determined. | Change from Baseline level of Adolescent Spiritual Well-Being Scale to 2 weeks (change is being assessed) |