CompletedNot Applicable

Web-based Management of Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain

United States344 participantsStarted 2014-04

Plain-language summary

Functional abdominal pain (FAP), a pediatric pain condition without significant organic pathology, is a precursor to chronic pain and high healthcare utilization in young adulthood. This project aims to identify child and family characteristics that predict differential responses to a Cognitive Behavior Therapy intervention administered online to patients with FAP and their parents. The goal is to acquire scientific knowledge to guide individualized treatment of patients with FAP.

Who can participate

Age range

11 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Referred for medical evaluation of abdominal pain of more than 3 months duration * No prior diagnosis of organic disease that explains the pain * Access to a computer and the internet Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of major medical condition (e.g., diabetes) * Does not speak English * Has a disability that precludes participation * Does not have a participating parent/guardian * Found to have significant organic disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis) in the medical evaluation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline somatic symptoms

Timeframe: 2 months after baseline

Change from baseline abdominal pain

Timeframe: long-term follow-up (6 and 12 months after baseline)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02327377

SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-01-16

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