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The purpose of this study is to:
The possibility of treating functional gastrointestinal pain disorders using remotely delivered psychosocial therapies has the potential to treat many children affected by functional gastrointestinal pain disorders in a cost-effective manner. This study will provide insight into how well these patients in the primary care could benefit from such interventions.
Children managed in primary care with a functional gastrointestinal pain disorder will be recruited and studied for this trial. After participants are deemed eligible, they will complete multiple questionnaires and then be randomly assigned (like a flip of a coin) to either guided imagery or deep breathing exercises delivered via a digital media player. Participants will be instructed to listen to the tracks at least 5 days per week for an 8 week intervention period.
At week 3 of the intervention period, the participant will complete another 2 week pain and stool diary.
At week 7 of the intervention period, the participant will complete another 2 week pain and stool dairy. After this diary is completed, the participant will again complete multiple questionnaires for their final visit.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Audio Record Guided Imagery (ARGI) | Experimental | The audio recorded guided imagery sessions (treatment) will be delivered through a digital audio player (Apple iPod Shuffle). |
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| Deep Breathing Exercises | Experimental | The deep breathing exercises (control) will be delivered through a digital audio player (Apple iPod Shuffle). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Apple iPod Shuffle | Device | One session at least 5 days a week for a total of 8 weeks |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in abdominal pain symptoms | Abdominal Pain Index | Change from Baseline to 8 weeks post-treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Improvement in health-related quality of life | Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds QL) Questionnaire | Change from Baseline to 8 weeks post-treatment |
| Change in Psychosocial Distress | Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC 3) Questionnaire |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| John M Hollier, MD | Baylor College of Medicine | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston | Texas | 77030 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015746 | Abdominal Pain |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| Change from Baseline to 8 weeks post-treatment |
| Adherence to Intervention | Count of Number of Sessions Played | 8 weeks after treatment |
| D012817 | Signs and Symptoms, Digestive |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |