SPACE for Youth With Chronic Pain

Development of a Parent Training Intervention for Pediatric Patients With Pain

The primary objective is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a group-based parent training intervention for parents of youth with chronic pain. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in child functional impairment, pain intensity, and parent accommodation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 10-17 with chronic pain (≥3 months) and associated functional impairment
• Parent/guardian living with the child ≥50% of the time
• Parent and child are fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pain better explained by another medical condition
• History of psychosis, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability (child)
• Current emotional, cognitive, or physical barrier to participation for caregiver, as determined by clinical judgment of study personnel
• Severe psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate intervention
• Ongoing individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for pain