Helping adolescents with chronic pain build resilience
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Resilience Coaching for Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This study is looking at a program called PRISM that helps teenagers with ongoing pain by teaching them skills to handle stress and build resilience, so they can feel better both physically and emotionally while connecting with others who understand what they're going through.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098675 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a program designed to help adolescents suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain by teaching them resilience skills. The program, called Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM), aims to improve both physical and psychological outcomes for these young patients. It includes group sessions where participants can share experiences and learn coping strategies together. The study will assess how effective this adapted intervention is in reducing pain and improving overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic musculoskeletal pain or are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide adolescents with effective tools to manage their chronic pain and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with resilience training programs for adolescents with serious illnesses, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gmuca, Sabrina Andrea — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Gmuca, Sabrina Andrea
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.