Online pain self-management for pancreatitis
Internet-Delivered Pain Self-Management to Reduce Pain and Interference in Chronic Pancreatitis
['FUNDING_R01'] · SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-11164784
An online cognitive-behavioral therapy program to help people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis reduce pain and its effects on daily life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11164784 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You'll use the Pancreatitis Pain Course, an internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program adapted specifically for pancreatitis pain. The trial compares the online program to usual care and tracks changes in pain severity and how much pain gets in the way of daily activities. Researchers will collect symptom reports, mood and sleep questionnaires, and data on program use to understand both clinical benefits and how the program could be offered in real-world clinics. The team will also gather information on what helps or hinders using the program so it can be spread to more patients if it works.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with recurrent acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis who have ongoing abdominal pain, can use the internet, and are willing to complete online sessions and questionnaires would be good candidates.
Not a fit: Those needing immediate surgical or procedural treatment, people who cannot use online programs, or individuals with severe cognitive impairment may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lower pain levels and reduce how much pain limits daily activities, offering a non-drug option for managing pancreatitis pain.
How similar studies have performed: Internet-delivered CBT has helped other chronic pain conditions and early pilot work adapting this program for pancreatitis showed promising reductions in pain and disability.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PALERMO, TONYA M — SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: PALERMO, TONYA M
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.
Conditions: Clinical Cancer Center