Art and Movement at the Service of Children Who Are Victims of School Bullying (NCT05380141) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Art and Movement at the Service of Children Who Are Victims of School Bullying
France8 participantsStarted 2022-06-02
Plain-language summary
In the context of the care of children or adolescents with unexplained chronic pain, it is not uncommon to find that some patients confide in past or present school bullying.
School bullying can have devastating consequences. Often taboo or not taken into account, it can lead to school phobia with dropout, extreme moral suffering or even reactive physical disorders. Loss of confidence, withdrawal into oneself can develop major depressive syndromes that can lead to suicidal thoughts and acting out.
The Mouv'on project offers these children/adolescents the opportunity to experience the art of movement, on the border between martial arts and dance (group sessions) and creative art (production of a street-art fresco) in order to regain confidence, restore the link to the other, discover or re-discover the relationship to the body.
It is indeed a parenthesis of relaxation, movement, breathing and meeting. The meeting of the child with himself but also with a group.
The objectives of the study are to assess the benefits of the workshops offered to children and adolescents on self-esteem and on the feeling of pain and the impact of pain on daily behavior.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients referred to a chronic pain consultation at the Necker hospital with identification of school absenteeism or dropping out and having been the victim of school harassment
* Non-opposition of the holders of parental authority and of the child / adolescent
* Mobility to participate in workshops
* Patients fluent in French
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with proven psychiatric history, unwilling to work in a group
* Patients with reduced mobility
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.
1This trial used art and movement activities to help children who experienced school bullying and had unexplained chronic pain — could an approach like this be appropriate for my child's situation, or is there a more standard treatment we should try first?
2Since this trial has already completed and was measuring self-esteem as its main outcome, has the data been published anywhere, and would you be able to share what the results showed before we consider anything similar?
3My child is dealing with both chronic pain that doesn't have a clear physical cause and the emotional effects of bullying — do you think these two issues are connected in their case, and how should we be addressing both at the same time?
4Because this was a non-drug study using creative therapies, what are the realistic risks or downsides my child might face with this kind of approach compared to more traditional counseling or pain management options?
5Are there any ongoing programs, therapists, or clinics in our area that offer art therapy or movement-based therapy for children dealing with bullying and chronic pain, similar to what this trial was testing?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.