How Emotional Granularity Helps Build Resilience in Young and Middle-Aged Colorectal Cancer Survivors

NCT07200388 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HSEARS20250802001
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 236
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 3

Brief Summary

This study aims to understand how the ability to identify and describe specific emotions (called "emotional granularity") influences coping and adaptation ("resilience") in young and middle-aged colorectal cancer survivors. The main questions to be answer are:

1. 1.How does emotional granularity help build resilience during cancer recovery?
2. 2.How does emotion regulation contribute to resilience building?
3. 3.What specific emotional needs and challenges do survivors experience?

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Keywords

Emotional Granularity; Psychological Resilience; Mixed Methods Research; Young and Middle-Aged Adults; Colorectal Neoplasms; Emotional Regulation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Level of Resilience

  Resilience will be measured by the total score on the Chinese version of the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of resilience.

  Baseline (Day 1, at questionnaire completion for each participant)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Emotional Granularity Score

  Baseline (Day 1, at questionnaire completion for each participant)

• Emotion Regulation Difficulties Score

  Baseline (Day 1, at questionnaire completion for each participant)

Other Outcomes (1)

• Qualitative Themes on Emotional Needs

  Post-questionnaire phase (within approximately 2-6 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling of interviews)

Study Arms (1)

Young and Middle-Aged CRC Survivors

This single cohort consists of young and middle-aged adult survivors of colorectal cancer. All participants will complete the quantitative survey phase. A subset of participants, purposively sampled based on their survey scores, will then be invited to participate in the qualitative interview phase. There is no intervention administered; this is an observational study examining the relationships between emotional granularity, emotion regulation, and resilience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of samples and data obtained from three major regional tertiary hospitals in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province: 1. The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University: A leading comprehensive tertiary Grade A hospital and a major clinical, teaching, and research center in the region. 2. The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University: Another key comprehensive tertiary Grade A hospital providing high-level medical services to the urban population. 3. Kunshan First People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University: A premier tertiary Grade A hospital representing the high-quality healthcare infrastructure of county-level cities within the Suzhou administrative area. This selection encompasses top-tier medical institutions from both the central urban district of Suzhou and a developed county-level city (Kunshan), ensuring a representative and diverse sample of the patient population and healthcare delivery within the Suzhou region.

You may qualify if:

• Young and middle-aged adult patients (age in the range of 18-60 years);
• Patients diagnosed with CRC;
• Patients have completed primary treatments (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy) without experiencing a recurrence of CRC;
• Patients able to use a smartphone and agree to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who have not been informed of their cancer diagnosis due to family decision to withhold information;
• Patients suffering from severe conditions that may affect participation or assessment, such as significant cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or communication disorder.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: lead
• The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University: collaborator
• Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University: collaborator
• Kunshan First People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University: collaborator

Study Sites (3)

Kunshan First People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China

Location

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China

Location

The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

Suzhu, Jiangsu, 215000, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms; Emotional Regulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases; Self-Control; Social Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Joyce Oi Kwan Chung, PhD

CONTACT

852-27666322; okjoyce.chung@polyu.edu.hk

Jiyin Zhang, MSN

CONTACT

86-13578077817; jiyin.zhang@connect.polyu.hk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 17, 2025
• First Posted: October 1, 2025
• Study Start: September 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

CN (3)