Pain management class for youth with chronic pain
Empowered Relief for Youth: a Feasibility Study of a Pain Management Class for Youth with Pain
This study is testing a new pain management class for young people with chronic pain to see if it helps them understand and manage their pain better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05998369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a single-session pain management class called Empowered Relief for Youth (ER-Y) designed for young individuals suffering from chronic pain. The class focuses on educating participants about pain science and teaching them self-regulatory skills to manage their pain. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the ER-Y class immediately after the session, and will measure preliminary efficacy through surveys administered at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks post-class. This approach is based on an evidence-based adult program adapted for a younger audience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are youth aged 10 to 18 years who have a diagnosis of chronic pain and are English-speaking.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions or severe affective disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide youth with effective tools to manage their chronic pain, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is based on an established adult program, its application in youth is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age at least 10 years old to 18 years * Diagnosis of Chronic Pain * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of neurological conditions such as seizures, cerebral palsy, developmental delay * Severe affective disorder (e.g., severe depression/ anxiety) from medical record review.
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura Simons, PhD — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Nicole Jehl, BS
- Email: njehl@stanford.edu
- Phone: 650-725-8111
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.