Internet-delivered pain self-management for pancreatitis
Official title: Internet-Delivered Pain Self-Management to Reduce Pain and Interference in Chronic Pancreatitis
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-11398838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital cognitive-behavioral therapy program helps people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis reduce pain and how much it interferes with daily life.
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 | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $697,377 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK137520-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis experiencing significant pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose pain is not primarily influenced by psychosocial factors or who have barriers to internet-based therapy may receive limited benefit.
What this research studies
People with pancreatitis often suffer from severe abdominal pain that disrupts daily activities and leads to mood and sleep problems. This project tests an online, therapist-guided CBT course designed specifically for pancreatitis pain to lessen pain and improve functioning. It uses a hybrid design to measure how well the program works and how easily it can be put into real-world care. If successful, the program could be rapidly adopted in clinics treating pancreatitis patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, patients may experience less pain and better daily functioning with fewer opioid-related risks.
How similar studies have gone: Prior internet CBT for chronic pain has shown reductions in pain and disability, with promising but specific results for pancreatitis pain.
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.