Exploring sleep and pain management in adolescents with chronic pain
Sleep, Pain and Stress in Adolescents With Persistent Pain
This study is testing whether a relaxation technique before bed can help teenagers with chronic pain sleep better and feel less pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Helsinki University Central Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helsinki) |
| Trial ID | NCT05677412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to understand the sleep patterns of adolescents suffering from persistent pain and to evaluate the effectiveness of a suggestive presleep relaxation technique in enhancing their sleep quality. The approach involves assessing the feasibility of this intervention and its impact on sleep-related emotional memory processing. Participants will be adolescents aged 15-17 who have been experiencing chronic pain for more than three months. The study will also monitor the average pain intensity reported by participants during the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-17 years who have persistent pain lasting over three months and report a pain intensity of more than 3 out of 10.
Not a fit: Patients currently taking medication for sleep or pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved sleep quality and pain management strategies for adolescents with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in related areas, this specific approach to combining sleep management with pain relief in adolescents is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 15-17 years with persistent (\> 3months) pain reporting average pain intensity over 3/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Exclusion Criteria: * ongoing medication for sleep or pain.
Where this trial is running
Helsinki
- New Childrens Hospital — Helsinki, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reetta M Sipilä, PhD
- Email: reetta.sipila@hus.fi
- Phone: +358406812427
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.