The Impact of Starbright World on Children Being Treated at the NIH
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Child, Hospitalized
Trial Information
The Impact of Starbright World on Children Being Treated at the NIH
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of Starbright World (SBW) on hospitalized children.
SBW is a virtual environment designed to link seriously ill children into an interactive
online community where they can play games, learn about their condition, or talk with other
ill children who are connected to the network. Our outcome evaluation of SBW will include
assessments of pain, mood (anxious, depressed and energetic), anger, loneliness, and
willingness to return to the NIH for treatment of children who are being treated at the NIH.
They will be assessed while engaging in "normal" recreational activities (in one of two
available playrooms) and while using Starbright World. In addition, we will conduct a
process evaluation of the implementation of Starbright World.
Inclusion Criteria
Children between the ages of 8 and 21.
Currently on active protocol at NIH.
Access to playrooms on the 9th, 11th, 13th, and 14th floors.
Ability to read and understand English.
No presence of mental illness.
Ability to understand and/or perform tasks involved in using Starbright World.
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
N/A
Authority:
United States: Federal Government
Study ID:
990105
NCT ID:
NCT00001816
Start Date:
May 1999
Completion Date:
February 2001
Related Keywords:
- Child, Hospitalized
- Anger
- Loneliness
- Mood
- Psychosocial
- Virtual Network
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Bethesda, Maryland 20892 |
