Understanding sleep patterns in adolescents with abdominal pain disorders
Disrupted sleep architecture in adolescents with functional abdominal pain disorders
This study is looking at how sleep patterns impact teenagers with tummy pain and whether a special treatment called PENFS can help them sleep better and feel less pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013333 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep architecture affects adolescents suffering from functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPD). It aims to understand the relationship between sleep quality and gastrointestinal symptoms by using advanced sleep monitoring techniques. The study will also evaluate the effects of a specific therapy, Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS), on sleep patterns and pain relief. By comparing sleep data before and after treatment, the research seeks to uncover important insights that could improve patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents diagnosed with functional abdominal pain disorders who experience sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients without functional abdominal pain disorders or those who do not experience sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment strategies for adolescents with abdominal pain by addressing sleep disturbances.
How similar studies have performed: While there is preliminary data suggesting the importance of sleep in FAPD, this specific approach to objectively measure sleep architecture in relation to treatment outcomes is novel.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Santucci, Neha Richard — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Santucci, Neha Richard
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.