RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06929598

Shiatsu for Chronic Non-Inflammatory Pain in Children and Adolescents

The Efficacy of Adjunctive Shiatsu Therapy for Non-Inflammatory Chronic Pain in Pediatric Patients: A Single-Arm Prospective Trial

Sponsor

Tel Aviv University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Syndrome Chronic Pain, Widespread Chronic Pain and Comorbid Emotional Problems Chronic Pain, Psychogenic

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Shiatsu therapy to standard treatment can improve quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic pain that is not caused by inflammation. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Shiatsu therapy help improve the quality of life in children with long-lasting pain? All participants will continue their regular treatment and will also: * Receive a 30-minute Shiatsu session once a week for six weeks * Complete questionnaires about their quality of life and family impact before, during, and after the treatment period The study includes about 40 participants between the ages of 10 and 18, who are already being followed at the pediatric pain and rheumatology clinics at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Eligibility

Min Age: 10 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Children and adolescents aged 10-18 years
Diagnosed with non-inflammatory chronic pain syndromes
Actively followed by the Pediatric Rheumatology and/or Pediatric Pain Clinics at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (at least twice a year)
Informed consent signed by at least one legal guardian (or both guardians in cases of separated parents)
If participant is 16 years or older, they must also sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria6

Informed consent cannot be obtained from the participant or their legal guardians
Legal guardians unable to provide informed consent
Patients with severe conditions (e.g., bone metastasis)
Patients unable to participate in Shiatsu therapy sessions
Participation in Shiatsu therapy within 6 months prior to study enrollment
Participant or legal guardian refuses participation

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALShiatsu Therapy

Participants will receive one 30-minute session of Shiatsu therapy per week for 6 weeks. Therapy will be provided by trained Shiatsu practitioners under a standardized protocol developed for this study.