Digital psychological treatment for children's abdominal pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project evaluates two psychological treatments for functional abdominal pain in children aged 8-14, delivered through a collaborative care pathway in primary care settings. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of a stepped-care model that includes digital psychoeducation and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions. General practitioners will initially diagnose the condition, after which children will receive tailored digital interventions managed by specialist pediatric clinics. The goal is to identify which treatment is most effective for different children with functional abdominal pain disorders.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Eligible participants are children and young people aged 8-14.
* Diagnosed with functional abdominal pain disorders by their physician.
* Diagnosed at one of the participating primary care health centres.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children and young people with scores above the clinical cut-off on the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS).
* Children who do not follow the mainstream Swedish National Curriculum due to learning disabilities.

Where it's running

• Gothenburg University
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sandra Weineland, PhD
• Email: sandra.weineland@vgregion.se, sandra.weineland@psy.gu.se
• Phone: +46 708735788

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.