SPACE for Youth With Chronic Pain
Development of a Parent Training Intervention for Pediatric Patients With Pain
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
48 participants
Mar 13, 2026
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Conditions
Summary
The primary objective is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a group-based parent training intervention for parents of youth with chronic pain. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in child functional impairment, pain intensity, and parent accommodation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Children aged 10-17 with chronic pain (≥3 months) and associated functional impairment
- Parent/guardian living with the child ≥50% of the time
- Parent and child are fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria5
- Pain better explained by another medical condition
- History of psychosis, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability (child)
- Current emotional, cognitive, or physical barrier to participation for caregiver, as determined by clinical judgment of study personnel
- Severe psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate intervention
- Ongoing individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for pain
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Interventions
Originally developed for pediatric anxiety disorders, SPACE equips parents to reduce accommodation while maintaining a warm, empathic stance.
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NCT07425691