pain related functional gastrointestinal disorders ("functional abdominal pain", Rome-III criteria H2a, H2b, H2d, H2d1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group: participation in the cognitive-behavioral program "Stop the pain with Happy Pingu". The program comprises six weekly sessions for the children in small groups (90 min each
Sponsors
Universität Potsdam
Department Psychologie
Beratungspsychologie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for medical screening: - abdominal pain for at least 2 months - abdominal pain at least once per week - aged 7-12 years Inclusion Criteria for study participation: - pain-predominant functional gastrointestinal disorders according to Rome-III - criteria (H2a, H2b, H2d, H2d1) - informed consent - no time constraints for participation in training groups
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: exclusion criteria for medical screening: very limited german language skills; mental retardation; concomitant psychological treatment; at point of screening constant physician-prescribed treatment (psychological, medical) of gastrointestinal complaints; at point of screening participation in a training program for gastroinestinal complaints during the last 6 months; at point of screening participation in a clinical trial which might have effects on abdominal pain in the last 4 weeks; presentation of sibling aged 7-12 years with abdominal pain. Exclusion Criteria for study participation: - psychiatric disorder (internalizing) with primary treatment indication - severe externalizing disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary efficacy endpoint is the frequency and intensity of pain (composite score) over the course of treatment and follow-up (pre, post, 3 and 12 months follow up). This primary outcome will be assessed by pain diary in childrens self-report (over 2 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary efficacy endpoints are health-related quality of life and pain-related coping and cognitions. The secondary outcome variables will be assessed by self -report questionnare (each assessed at pre, post, 3- and 12 months follow-up). Following questionnaires are included: PedsQL, PPCI, KINDL-R. Parents report on childs quality of life (PedsQL proxy report). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactPetra Warschburger
Lehrstuhl für Beratungspsychologie Department Psychologie Universität Potsdam
Outcome results
None listed