Managing student stress, anxiety, and pain through interactive media.
Official title: Partnerships for Prevention: A plan for managing student stress, anxiety, and pain through interactive media.
Funded at Duquesne University · NIH-10676735 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids and teens handle stress, anxiety, and pain better by using fun stories that teach them useful skills for a healthier life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duquesne University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $270,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM132910-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10676735 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and teens aged 6 to 17 who experience stress, anxiety, or pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 6 to 17 or do not experience significant stress, anxiety, or pain may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to help children and teens learn to manage stress, anxiety, and pain through engaging narrative-based educational stories. By addressing these challenges in a school setting, the project seeks to equip young individuals with the skills necessary for a healthy lifestyle. The stories will illustrate relatable experiences and explain the biological mechanisms behind stress and anxiety, while also providing research-backed non-pharmacological coping strategies. The goal is to foster healthy behaviors that can benefit children both now and in the future.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide children with effective tools to manage stress and anxiety, improving their overall well-being and academic performance.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using narrative-based interventions to improve coping strategies in children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pollock, John Archie — Duquesne University
- Study coordinator: Pollock, John Archie
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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.