Exploring how pain affects emotions in children and their parents
Official title: Emotional Bodymaps in Pediatric Pain Patients and Their Parents.
Run by Helsinki University Central Hospital · NCT05902234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how pain in children affects their emotions and those of their parents to better understand their feelings and experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Helsinki University Central Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helsinki) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 20, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05902234 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients experiencing pain and their parents who are fluent in Finnish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak Finnish or do not have a child experiencing pain may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between pediatric pain and emotional experiences in both children suffering from pain and their parents. It focuses on how pain may influence the perception of emotions in the body, considering factors such as the duration and location of pain, mood changes, and experiences of bullying. The study employs an interdisciplinary approach to gather insights into these emotional body maps and their implications for treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the emotional dimensions of pediatric pain, leading to improved pain management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, there is a growing body of research exploring the emotional aspects of pain, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * fluency in finnish language Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where it's running
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New Childrens Hospital
Helsinki, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Reetta M Sipilä, PhD — Hus, Hy
- Study coordinator: Reetta M Sipilä, PhD
- Email: reetta.sipila@hus.fi
- Phone: +358407272353
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.