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Stage-Matched Psychosocial Intervention for Parent Caregivers of Children With Leukemia in Pakistan
Sponsor: Zhengzhou University
Summary
This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a stage-matched psychosocial intervention to enhance the psychological adaptation of parent caregivers of children with leukemia in Pakistan. The intervention is based on the Transactional Family Adaptation Model and Double ABC-X Model of family stress. It will be tailored to meet the specific emotional and behavioral needs of caregivers at different stages of their child's treatment journey. The study consists of four stages: (1) needs assessment, (2) intervention design, (3) intervention refinement, and (4) a pilot randomized controlled trial. The intervention will be tested at two tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan, with an expected sample size of 88 parent caregivers. Outcomes will assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy in improving psychological adaptation, reducing distress, and enhancing coping skills among caregivers.
Official title: Development of a Stage Matched Psychosocial Intervention to Enhance Psychological Adaptation Among Parent Caregivers of Children With Leukemia in Pakistan
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2025-06-10
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stage-Matched Psychosocial Intervention
This is a culturally adapted, theory-informed psychosocial intervention aimed at improving psychological adaptation and reducing distress among parent caregivers of children with leukemia. The intervention is stage-matched to the caregiver's phase in the child's treatment process and will include psychoeducation, emotional validation, problem-solving skills, and dyadic communication support.
Routine Medical Care
This arm consists of standard medical care provided to caregivers of children diagnosed with leukemia, without any additional psychosocial support intervention. The aim is to compare the outcomes of the intervention group with those receiving routine care.
Locations (1)
Hayatabad Medical Complex
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan