Exploring sleep and pain management in adolescents with chronic 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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• New Childrens Hospital
  Helsinki, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Reetta M Sipilä, PhD
• Email: reetta.sipila@hus.fi
• Phone: +358406812427

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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.