Online program to help Canadian youth manage chronic pain
Official title: Power Over Pain Portal: A Stepped-care Virtual Solution to Deliver Early Intervention to Canadian Youth With Chronic Pain
Run by The Hospital for Sick Children · NCT06076889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an online program to help Canadian youth with chronic pain learn to manage their symptoms and improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Hospital for Sick Children Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 31, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06076889 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Canadian youth who experience chronic pain and have access to the internet or a smartphone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently receiving tertiary care for chronic pain or those with untreated major psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this program.
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 evaluate the effectiveness of the Power Over Pain Portal, an online 'stepped-care' program designed for Canadian youth experiencing chronic pain. The program tailors interventions based on the severity of symptoms, allowing participants to access appropriate levels of care. Over a two-month period, 100 youth will use the Portal to interact with its features, with the goal of improving both their pain management and mental health. The study will also assess the implementation of the Portal and gather feedback from participants to enhance its effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a valuable resource for youth to manage chronic pain and improve their mental health.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with stepped-care approaches in managing chronic pain, indicating potential for success with this program.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Experience chronic pain * Speak and read English * Access to Internet / Smartphone (or will be loaned study phone with data plan) * Intend to use the portal for 2 months Exclusion Criteria: * Youth self-reports: * Receiving tertiary care or are on waitlists for tertiary care paediatric chronic pain programs * Have moderate to severe cognitive impairment that may impact their ability to understand and use the Power over Pain Portal or complete self-reported outcomes * Have untreated major psychiatric illness (e.g., anorexia, psychosis) and/or active suicidality at the time of screening
Where it's running
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jennifer N Stinson, RN, PhD
- Email: jennifer.stinson@sickkids.ca
- Phone: 416-813-7654
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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.