To develop and evaluate an internet-supported CBT group intervention for adolescents with chronic pain and their parents.
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Condition
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Health condition
langdurige pijn zonder aantoonbare lichamelijke oorzaak
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Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Compliance, activity and participation.
Secondary outcome
Pain frequency, pain duration, pain medication, quality of life and pain
coping.
Background summary
Previous studies show that chronic pain in adolescents is often associated with
a decrease in quality of life. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) seems to be
the most effective psychological treatment for recurrent pain. We hypothesize
that the use of information and communication technologies (e.g. internet and
SMS) increases the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CBT in adolescents
with chronic pain.
Study objective
To develop and evaluate an internet-supported CBT group intervention for
adolescents with chronic pain and their parents.
Study design
Prospective study. Pre-stratification by localization of pain.
(headache: n=8; abdominal pain: n=8; limb and/or back pain: n=16).
Intervention
The following subjects will be addressed during the CGT-intervention:
information and education; physical exercise; ergonomics and time management;
relaxation; pain coping; cognitive restructuring and self-efficacy; strain and
resilience; stress anticipation and stress management training; problem-solving
techniques. The intervention consists of six bi-weekly group sessions followed
by two monthly sessions for the adolescents and two parent sessions. Group
sessions will be led by a remedial educationalist and a physiotherapist.
Information about the group sessions will be made available on internet
afterwards. Adolescents will also receive assignments via our homepage. At our
internet board they can interact with group members and ask questions at the
counsellors.
Study burden and risks
Subjects have to fill in four psychological questionnaires at 3 moments in
time. Also, they will be asked to keep a pain diary for two weeks in a row at 3
times. Patient satisfaction will be measured via an interview. Actual physical
activity might also be assessed with the actometer, which is an accelerometer
worn around the waist, for 2 times 7 days. No risks are involved in this study:
the psychological integrity of the subjects will not be violated.
Dr. Molenwaterplein 50
3015 GE Rotterdam
Nederland
Dr. Molenwaterplein 50
3015 GE Rotterdam
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
· Age between 12 and 18 years
· Pain duration > 3 months (continuous or recurrent (at least 2 days a week))
· Unexplained headaches, abdominal pain, back pain or limb pain
· Decrease in participation level (hobbies, school): either unable to pursue hobbies more than 5 times during the last 3 months because of pain, or more than 2 school absences
· Referred to medical specialist because of pain complaints
· Completed medical diagnostics
· Availability of hardware/software needed for intervention
Exclusion criteria
· Severe psychosocial problems in child or parent
o (Previously) under psychiatric treatment
o Frequent school absence (over 25% in the last 3 months)
o Strong medical fixation (consultation of more than 3 specialists within a period of six months on one*s own or one*s parents* initiative)
· Participation in other intervention
· Participation in other study
· Insufficient knowledge of Dutch (parent and/or child)
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL12331.078.06 |