Resilience Coaching for Teens with Long-Lasting Muscle and Bone Pain
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Resilience Coaching for Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This project offers resilience coaching to help teenagers manage ongoing muscle and bone pain and improve their well-being.
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-11363175 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many teenagers experience chronic muscle and bone pain, which can lead to difficulties with daily life and emotional challenges. This project adapts a successful resilience training program, called PRISM-C, specifically for adolescents dealing with this type of pain. Participants will receive coaching sessions, including a new group session, designed to help them develop coping skills and positive adaptation. We want to see if this program can make a real difference in how teens experience their pain and overall quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents, primarily teenagers, who experience chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic musculoskeletal pain or are outside the adolescent age range may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this coaching program could offer a new, accessible way for adolescents to better manage their chronic pain and improve their emotional health.
How similar studies have performed: A similar resilience training program has shown success in adolescents and young adults with other serious illnesses, and preliminary data for this adapted version show it is feasible and well-received by youth with chronic pain.
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.