Internet-based intervention to help young children at risk for abdominal pain
Official title: Randomized controlled trial of an internet-based prevention intervention for young children at-risk for functional abdominal pain
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-11082248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program for parents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to see if it can reduce tummy aches in their young kids aged 4-6 by teaching parents ways to manage stress and model healthier habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 11, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $640,526 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107794-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome who have young children aged 4-6 years and are asymptomatic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a parent with chronic abdominal pain or those whose children are older than 6 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test an internet-based intervention designed for parents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to help prevent abdominal pain in their young children aged 4-6 years. By focusing on changing parental behaviors and reducing anxiety and stress, the intervention seeks to create a supportive environment that promotes positive health outcomes for children. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial comparing the intervention group with a control group to assess its effectiveness in reducing abdominal pain symptoms and improving overall child health. Parents will receive training in cognitive behavioral techniques to help them model healthier behaviors for their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of abdominal pain in children at risk due to parental chronic pain conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive behavioral interventions to modify parental behaviors, indicating potential success for this novel preventive approach.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palermo, Tonya M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Palermo, Tonya M
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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.