Understanding pain flares in children with serious illnesses
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Pain clinical trials.
This study is about improving how we understand and assess breakthrough pain (sudden flares of pain) in children and young people with life-limiting conditions. It involves interviews or questionnaires with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to develop a better pain assessment tool.
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Who can take part
- You are a parent or caregiver of a child or young person (aged 3 months to 25 years) with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness and ongoing pain.
- The child/young person has been taking regular pain medication (around the clock) for the past week.
- You can read and communicate in English.
- You are responsible for assessing the child's pain (either fully or partially).
- The study may also include children/young people themselves (aged 8-25) and healthcare professionals.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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