Understanding how social rejection affects pain stigma in teens with chronic pain
The Impact of Social Rejection: Investigating Pain-related Stigma in Adolescents with Chronic Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10781892
This study is looking at how feeling rejected or judged because of pain affects teenagers with chronic pain, and it aims to create a helpful tool to better understand and support them in their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HARTFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10781892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social rejection and stigma related to pain among adolescents suffering from chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWMP). It aims to understand how these psychosocial factors affect their health outcomes and recovery. The study will develop a new tool, the Pain-Related Stigma Scale for Adolescents (PReSS-A), through focus groups involving adolescents with CWMP and their parents. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research seeks to create a framework that can inform future interventions to address pain-related stigma in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain conditions or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of pain-related stigma, enhancing the overall health and recovery of adolescents with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While pain-related stigma is a recognized issue, this specific approach to understanding it in adolescents with CWMP is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior research.
Where this research is happening
HARTFORD, UNITED STATES
- CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER — HARTFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WAKEFIELD, EMILY O — CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: WAKEFIELD, EMILY O
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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