Video consultations for children with abdominal pain disorders
VICO-trial: Video Consultations in the Follow-up of Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders
NA · Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · NCT06665867
This study tests if video consultations can help children aged 4 to 18 with stomach pain just as well as in-person visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 208 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06665867 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the effectiveness of video consultations compared to traditional face-to-face consultations for children aged 4 to 18 with functional abdominal pain disorders. It is a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial that aims to determine if video consultations can provide similar clinical outcomes and healthcare experiences for patients and their parents. Participants will complete a diary for one week and questionnaires at various intervals to assess their relief and satisfaction with the consultations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4 to 17 who meet the Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who require face-to-face consultations for their follow-up care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and convenient follow-up care option for children suffering from functional abdominal pain disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telemedicine approaches in pediatric care, suggesting potential success for this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 years to 17 years * Meeting the Rome IV criteria for one of the four types of Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD's): functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraine, functional abdominal pain - not otherwise specified. * Being able to conduct a video consultation Exclusion Criteria: * If no follow-up consultation is indicated * If it is necessary that the follow-up consultations are face to face
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam
- Amsterdam UMC, location AMC — Amsterdam, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: M.M. Tabbers, Dr. Phd.
- Email: m.m.tabbers@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: 020 5668000
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.
Conditions: Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Dyspepsia, Abdominal Migraine, E-health, Video consultations, Children, Functional abdominal pain disorders