This study, called CREATE, is looking at whether creative arts activities (like drawing, painting, and making sculptures) can help children with cancer feel better and improve their quality of life. It compares these art activities to simply watching videos. The study aims to see if art can reduce symptoms and improve how children feel, especially since they spend a lot of time in the hospital. Children aged 8 to 13 years old who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last 12 months and can speak English may be able to join. The main goal is to see how many participants complete all the activities and provide information for the study.

Study design

This study is an interventional trial planning to enroll 72 participants. It will involve focus groups to help develop the art intervention, followed by participants being randomly assigned to either the art activities or watching videos.

What's involved

Participants will engage in art activities or watch videos for 30 minutes once a week for 4 sessions over 12 weeks. They will also participate in focus groups and complete surveys.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for data collection up to day 90.

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