Health Condition 1: K928- Other specified diseases of the digestive system Health Condition 2: K928- Other specified diseases of the digestive system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Amitriptyline: After one month of observation, children with functional abdominal pain disorders will be randomized to either amitriptyline (10mg daily in less than 35kg body weight and
Sponsors
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All children attending Pediatric Gastroenterology out patient department diagnosed to have functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPD), fulfilling Rome IV criteria. 2.Children from 7 to 18 years of age group of either sex. 3.Consent to take part in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with pain abdomen who were found th have organic etiology on history, examination and investigations. 2. Children with known heart disease or ECG abnormality or family history of heart disease or psychiatric disorder. 3. Refusal to give consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of amitriptyline on intensity, duration, frequency of pain and daily activity based on the PAIN SCORE TABLE.Timepoint: 12 weeks after starting the drug | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of amitriptyline on intensity, duration, frequency of pain and daily activity at 1 month of starting drug.Timepoint: 4 weeks after starting drug | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jayendra S
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed