Online program to help parents with IBS support their children

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 clinical trial tests the efficacy of the REACH program, an online social learning intervention designed for parents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and their young children aged 4-7. Participants will complete online surveys and use one of two randomly assigned websites focused on either child health and safety behaviors or strategies to promote child wellness. The study aims to reduce risk factors such as anxiety and parenting stress while enhancing protective factors like social support, ultimately aiming to lower abdominal pain symptoms in children. The intervention is delivered via the internet to enhance scalability and accessibility.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria for parents and their children (including biological/step-parents or legal guardians):

* Parent/caregiver at least 18 years old
* Parent diagnosed with IBS or idiopathic abdominal pain in the last five years OR
* Parent meets ROME criteria for IBS (abdominal pain at least weekly; pain related to defecation, change in stool frequency, and change in stool form at least 30% of the time)
* Is the parent primarily responsible for caring for the child on a day-to-day basis
* Child is 4 to 7 years old at the time of screening. If multiple children are present in the family, the parent will be asked to select one child for study participation.
* Child must currently live at least half of the time with the parent involved in intervention.
* Parent and child must reside in the U.S.

Exclusion criteria for parents and their children:

* Not able to read/speak/understand English.
* Child has a developmental disability that requires full-time special education
* Child has chronic abdominal pain (pain most/every day for more than 3 months)
* Child has a current doctor's diagnosis of a painful\* gastrointestinal disorder like functional constipation, lactose/fructose/gluten intolerance, celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder, etc. (\*does not include nonpainful disorders like GERD)
* Child has another severe chronic disease such as juvenile arthritis, cancer, or other severe condition(s) requiring chronic medical treatment.
* Does not have regular access to the Internet on a desktop, tablet, phone, or laptop computer

Where it's running

• Seattle Children's Hospital
  Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tonya M Palermo, PhD
• Email: tonya.palermo@seattlechildrens.org
• Phone: 206-884-4208

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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.