Effectiveness and Implementation of a Digital Intervention for Pediatric Chronic Pain Co-designed With Patients
University of Malaga
195 participants
May 5, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Children and adolescents with chronic pain often lack a proper diagnosis and treatment. Research has shown that, if left untreated, it usually doesn't resolve and continues through adulthood. The goal of this multi-phase study is to co-develop (with patients), test, and implement a smartphone app called "Digital Solution for Pain in Adolescents" (Digital SPA) which can provide pain management resources to children with chronic pain and their parents, preventing future disability. Participants will: participate in individual and group interviews, respond to questionnaires online and try a smartphone app.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Adolescents age 12-17 years
- Has had non-oncologic chronic pain for at least 3 months (e.g., abdominal pain, headache or musculoskeletal pain)
- Has Internet access
- One parent is willing to participate (and both give consent for their child to participate)
Exclusion Criteria3
- Diagnosis of a comorbid serious health condition (e.g., cancer)
- Parent or child does not speak or read Spanish
- Active psychosis or suicidal ideation
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Interventions
A psychological digital intervention for chronic pain in adolescents, based on evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques. The intervention will be co-created with patients in a previous phase of the study, so the exact number or format of sessions and content has not been determined yet.
Locations(6)
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NCT05917626