Status:

UNKNOWN

Neurobiological Mechanisms of Stress in Youth With Chronic Widespread Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Boston Children's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Conditions:

Chronic Widespread Pain

Stress, Psychological

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is a common chronic pain condition in youth and often associated with significant pain-related and psychosocial impairment. Understanding the neurobiological mechanisms t...

Detailed Description

Pediatric chronic widespread pain (CWP) is a serious public health problem resulting in high levels of healthcare utilization and disability. Youth with CWP also frequently report exposure to adverse ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Chronic Widespread Pain (CWP) group:
  • Between ages 11-17 years
  • Referred to the Boston Children's Hospital Pain Treatment Service for evaluation of a CWP condition with duration \> 3 months
  • Right-handed

Exclusion

  • Inability to speak sufficient English to complete questionnaires
  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Prescription steroidal (interference with cortisol measures) or psychotropic medication
  • Any other chronic pain diagnosis (e.g., migraines, abdominal pain, CRPS)
  • fMRI contraindications (e.g., dental appliances)
  • Healthy Control (HC) group:
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Between ages 11-17 years
  • Right-handed

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 4 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04488757

Start Date

November 4 2021

End Date

August 31 2024

Last Update

October 19 2023

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Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115