Understanding how to implement a mobile app for treating gut-brain disorders in children.
Official title: Identifying Clinic Barriers and Facilitators Affecting the Implementation of a Mobile App-Based Treatment for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction in Children.
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11059237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how pediatric clinics can better use a mobile app to help kids with gut-brain issues by finding out what makes it easier or harder for the clinic staff to use the app, so they can provide better support and treatment for the children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $108,338 |
| NIH project number | 5R03DK134789-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who experience disorders of gut-brain interaction, such as functional abdominal pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have gut-brain interaction disorders or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges and supports that pediatric clinics face when trying to implement a mobile app designed to help treat disorders of gut-brain interaction in children. The study focuses on identifying barriers and facilitators from the perspective of clinic personnel, aiming to improve the delivery of psychological therapies like guided imagery therapy through a mobile platform. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of treatment for children suffering from these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to effective psychological treatments for children with gut-brain disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in delivering psychological therapies remotely, indicating potential for this mobile app approach.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hollier, John M — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hollier, John 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.